{"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.00:00 Drywall Ethics Cold Open00:20 Podcast Intro Banter00:53 Spicy Comment Clapback02:25 Brain Fog And Tab Chaos04:29 Vitamin Dealer And Birthdays07:32 Contractor Scams Explained13:14 Inspections And Who Pays19:28 Seniors Panel And Aging Talk23:03 Horror Story Begins Facebook Hire24:10 Bathroom Reno Red Flags27:02 Ask Questions Always27:36 Confidence Isnt Competence28:11 Permits And Failed Plumbing29:13 Paying For Mistakes32:20 Electrical Code Fail34:37 New Crews On Site36:17 Toilet Flange Explained38:30 License Check Fallout40:46 Receipts And Ghosting42:08 Real Contractor Cleanup43:27 Facebook Referrals Risk45:22 Pores And Plans Events51:28 Vet License And Insurance54:02 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}