{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Let's Build with Armada","title":"Remodeling Red Flags 🚩 How to Avoid Costly Contractor Mistakes?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5093729b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3506,"description":"What separates a smooth remodeling project from one that turns into an expensive nightmare?\nIn this episode, I sit down with Derek Abbott, Senior Project Manager at Armada Design & Build, to talk about the warning signs homeowners should recognize before hiring a contractor and what really happens behind the scenes once construction begins.\nWe discuss contractor red flags, project schedules, permits, inspections, communication, change orders, and the unexpected issues that can impact both your budget and timeline. Derek also shares why experienced project management matters, how construction teams solve problems on-site, and why upgrades like electrical panels and plumbing often become necessary during a remodel.\nWhether you’re planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, home addition, or a custom home, this conversation will help you ask the right questions, avoid common mistakes, and choose a contractor with confidence.\n🎥 You can also watch the full video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel — Let’s Build with Armada.\n\n👉 Planning a remodel? Start with a team that believes great projects begin with great planning:\nhttps://armadabuild.com/?utm_source=podcast","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zTJbT-35Gi0oEXlcpcIEOAujY0STyXLVhXpp41w7NmY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYzgx/ZDE1ZmY2MzQwYjli/ZmRmNjNmMjU3ODg4/YThhOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}