{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Chicks in Construction","title":"Unmasking Construction Scams: Homeowner Stories","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1eb5144d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3274,"description":"Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu host an episode of Chicks in Construction about recurring homeowner scams where contractors fail inspections and try to charge homeowners to fix their own mistakes. They share a South Carolina story in which a homeowner hires “Travis” from Facebook to convert two closets into a half bath for $12,000 in three weeks, pays a $4,000 deposit, then gets hit with extra charges after failed plumbing and electrical inspections, including $1,500 and $800 fixes. After five weeks and $6,500 spent, the homeowner discovers Travis isn’t licensed, can’t provide receipts, and abandons the job. A licensed contractor finishes for $4,500, bringing the total to over $18,000 and four months. They emphasize verifying local requirements, licenses, and insurance, and promote their North Carolina “Pours and Plans” contractor-vetting events.\n00:00 Drywall Ethics Cold Open\n00:20 Podcast Intro Banter\n00:53 Spicy Comment Clapback\n02:25 Brain Fog And Tab Chaos\n04:29 Vitamin Dealer And Birthdays\n07:32 Contractor Scams Explained\n13:14 Inspections And Who Pays\n19:28 Seniors Panel And Aging Talk\n23:03 Horror Story Begins Facebook Hire\n24:10 Bathroom Reno Red Flags\n27:02 Ask Questions Always\n27:36 Confidence Isnt Competence\n28:11 Permits And Failed Plumbing\n29:13 Paying For Mistakes\n32:20 Electrical Code Fail\n34:37 New Crews On Site\n36:17 Toilet Flange Explained\n38:30 License Check Fallout\n40:46 Receipts And Ghosting\n42:08 Real Contractor Cleanup\n43:27 Facebook Referrals Risk\n45:22 Pores And Plans Events\n51:28 Vet License And Insurance\n54:02 Wrap Up And Share Stories","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/U4RQe6qavAk3WxUWLiKdTLcjOSkCRvzyPPS1Dj1fGLU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMWVi/MzVhNTA2ZjUwMWI3/YzA2MDkxZmU3Njlh/NzkzNS5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}