Don't fret if something is missed. Some flaws can't be detected with even the most thorough PDI, and other problems won't arise until after closing. Don't be rushed. The purpose of a PDI is to establish that damage, defects and deficiencies existed before closing. Remember, you are on a construction site.
Some builders say yes, while others adamantly refuse.
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