{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Chicks in Construction","title":"Contractor Horror Story: The Countertop Nightmare","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2903,"description":"In this episode of Chicks in Construction, Mikki and Jessica dive into one of the hottest debates in the construction world right now: who should pay when a contractor fails an inspection? Mikki shares a wild personal story involving a fence contractor, disappearing work crews, and an explosive confrontation that proves shady contractors can target anyone — even experienced construction professionals. The conversation then shifts into a homeowner horror story from Connecticut involving a simple countertop replacement that spirals into a four-month nightmare involving delays, disappearing contractors, leaking sinks, surprise charges, and an unlicensed handyman posing as a legitimate contractor. Along the way, the hosts unpack contractor licensing, inspection failures, how homeowners can protect themselves, and why doing even a little research before a remodel can save thousands of dollars and endless frustration. This episode is equal parts hilarious, educational, and cautionary tale for every homeowner considering a renovation project.00:00 – Mikki’s opening rant about failed inspections and contractor responsibility00:45 – What the podcast is all about for new listeners03:00 – Mikki’s insane fence contractor story begins05:00 – The contractor repeatedly no-shows after demoing the fence07:00 – Mikki fires the contractor… and he comes back anyway08:30 – The confrontation escalates fast10:00 – “Keep talking.” — Mikki pulls out the Southern energy12:00 – Why shady contractors target homeowners they think won’t push back13:00 – The controversial debate about contractors charging for failed inspections16:00 – Why inspectors can sometimes be inconsistent or wrong18:00 – The reality of code interpretation and inspector relationships20:00 – Why experienced contractors build strong relationships with inspectors22:00 – Mikki explains why homeowners should NEVER pay for a contractor’s learning curve24:00 – Today’s homeowner horror story begins: “I just wanted new...","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}