Professional Punch list contractor with an eye for detail
Prime Finish & Punch | White-Glove Closeout
Professional Punch list contractor with an eye for detail
Our Story
From Humble Beginnings
Prime Finish & Punch was founded in Charleston, South Carolina by Dennis Schmeiler, a site supervisor and project manager with years of experience managing high-end renovations and custom builds across the Lowcountry.
After seeing supers and PMs get stuck in the last 5–10% of a project—especially on complex island jobs—Dennis saw a gap: there was no dedicated closeout crew focused solely on punch lists, finish details, and early warranty support.
Prime Finish & Punch exists to fill that gap. We operate between “substantial completion” and a truly finished home, handling the details that protect your reputation while your team confidently moves on to the next project.
Typical punch, finish & install work
Every project is a little different, but most closeout days include a mix of detailed finish work, touchups, and small installs. Here are some of the common tasks we handle on site:
Interior finishes & touchups
- Last-minute paint touchups on walls, trim, and ceilings
- Drywall repairs and blend-in patches
- Caulking at baseboards, casings, crown, and trim transitions
- Cleaning up paint lines, fills, and minor blemishes
Finish carpentry
- Adjusting and fine-tuning crown, base, and casing
- Installing or tightening shoe/base cap and small trim pieces
- Tweaking built-ins and shelving for alignment and fit
- Adjusting interior doors for reveals, rubs, and smooth operation
- Minor adjustments to mantels, beams, and decorative trim
Hardware & cabinetry
- Installing or adjusting door hardware (levers, knobs, latches, strikes)
- Installing cabinet pulls/knobs and adjusting soft-close hardware
- Aligning cabinet doors and drawers for even reveals
- Tightening or adjusting loose trim, panels, or fillers
Bath accessories & fixtures
- Installing towel bars, robe hooks, TP holders, and other bath accessories
- Installing or adjusting shower rods, shelves, and small fixtures
- Re-caulking tubs, showers, and counters where needed
Mirrors, art & wall-mounted items
- Hanging mirrors in baths, bedrooms, foyers, and hallways
- Hanging artwork and decorative pieces per client or builder layout
- Mounting small wall items like hooks, key racks, and similar pieces
Final detail items
- Adjusting closet shelving and rods
- Minor tile/grout touchups and silicone at transitions
- Checking and adjusting doorstops, thresholds, and similar details
- General wipe-down of touched areas to leave the work clean
How we work
Step 1 – Site walk & standards
We meet you on site to understand your specs, standards, and schedule. We tailor our work to your processes and documentation.
Step 2 – Pre-close punch walkthrough
We perform a detailed walkthrough and build a digital punch list with photos and clear priorities, room by room.
Step 3 – Punch & finish work
Our crew handles the detail work: touchups, adjustments, and small repairs. We protect finished surfaces and work clean, especially if owners are present.
Step 4 – Client walk support
We attend client walkthroughs as needed, capture new items directly into the list, and address them within the agreed timeline.
Step 5 – 30/90-day touch visits (optional)
After move-in, we return for settling and minor adjustments to help reduce warranty calls and keep clients happy.