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Final Inspection & Compliance Checklist for Landscaping

The Final Inspection & Compliance Checklist workflow supports landscaping contractors by ensuring outdoor projects meet quality and compliance standards before handoff. It includes reviewing installations, checking irrigation systems, confirming safety compliance, and resolving punch list items. Teams also document approvals for accountability. By using this process, landscaping companies reduce disputes, protect profitability, and improve professionalism. Clients benefit from confidence that their project is delivered as promised, ready for enjoyment. With this workflow in place, landscaping contractors can strengthen credibility, improve client satisfaction, and close projects with greater reliability and long-term success.

Confirm planting list and irrigation specs

Inspect plant zones, mulch depth, layout

List missing plants, dead sod, or line issues

Route plant replacements to landscape sub

Confirm new plants, soil compaction, layout

Archive plant certs, permits, and soil docs

Confirm plantings, slope, and backflow device

Book plant install and irrigation check

Clear beds, add mulch, and place signage

Walk site and irrigation zones

Receive plant final or replant list

Replant, mulch, or adjust layout

Archive signed plant docs

Share plant and irrigation sign-off

File landscape spec and install docs

Confirm planting list and irrigation specs

Inspect plant zones, mulch depth, layout

List missing plants, dead sod, or line issues

Route plant replacements to landscape sub

Confirm new plants, soil compaction, layout

Archive plant certs, permits, and soil docs

Confirm plantings, slope, and backflow device

Book plant install and irrigation check

Clear beds, add mulch, and place signage

Walk site and irrigation zones

Receive plant final or replant list

Replant, mulch, or adjust layout

Archive signed plant docs

Share plant and irrigation sign-off

File landscape spec and install docs