New Construction Punch List Repairs in Charlotte NC — What Builders Miss

Charlotte's building boom has brought quality control problems to many new construction communities. A builder's punch list — the list of defects you identify before or shortly after closing — is often incomplete, and many buyers discover issues months after moving in that the builder won't address.

What Shows Up on Charlotte New Construction Punch Lists

Paint defects. Drips, roller marks, missed spots, and color bleed at trim lines. Common in new construction where painters work under time pressure. Touch-up painting is one of the most frequent punch list items.

Trim and millwork gaps. Baseboards with gaps at corners, door casing that doesn't meet drywall cleanly, crown molding with visible seams. These happen when trim is installed before the home fully acclimates to humidity.

Door and window adjustments. New construction door frames settle slightly in the first 6–12 months. Doors that close fine at closing may drag or bind within a year. Window hardware that sticks or locks that don't engage.

Caulking failures. Builder caulk in showers, tubs, and exterior penetrations often fails in year one. Recaulking is straightforward but frequently needed.

Cabinet adjustments. Soft-close hinges that don't close fully, drawers that don't align, handles installed crooked.

Drywall dimples and nail pops. As the framing dries out, nail pops appear in drywall — a small bump or crack where a fastener pushes through the surface. Standard new construction settlement issue, usually appearing in months 6–18.

Builder Warranty vs. Your Own Repairs

North Carolina new home builders are required to provide a 1-year workmanship warranty and 10-year structural warranty (NC Gen. Stat. § 87-15). Before paying a handyman to fix something, check whether it falls under your builder's warranty obligations.

Items typically NOT covered by builder warranty: damage from tenant or owner use, normal wear, and items reported after the warranty period expires.

What FixCraft VP Handles

For post-warranty items and items your builder won't return to fix, FixCraft VP handles all standard punch list repairs — paint touch-up, trim caulking, door adjustment, cabinet alignment, and drywall nail pop repair.

Cost in Charlotte NC

| Service | Cost | |---------|------| | Punch list walk and documentation | $100–$150 | | Standard punch list repair (half-day) | $350–$550 | | Full punch list repair (full day) | $600–$900 |

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