Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu of The Chicks in Construction share a South Carolina homeowner horror story about a long-saved kitchen remodel that went wrong after hiring a contractor who seemed confident and came recommended. The project suffered from missed schedules, constant add-on invoices, delays that stretched an 8–10 week timeline to nearly six months, and failed electrical inspections that required reopening finished walls. The homeowner later discovered the contractor wasn’t licensed and ended up researching codes, confirming inspection requirements, and managing ordering and scheduling herself. The hosts warn viewers to verify licenses and business status, ask about contingency plans, confirm permits, watch for scam-like pressure tactics, and never pay for rework caused by faulty work or failed inspections.

00:00 Contractor Liability Truth

00:19 Show Welcome and Mission

01:51 Subscribe and Support

02:19 Scam Calls and Tax Threats

07:57 Anti-Scam Safety Tips

09:51 South Carolina Horror Story Begins

12:20 Kitchen Reno Dream Setup

14:03 Red Flags and Disappearing Act

15:36 Contingency and Code Talk

19:54 Change Orders and Inspection Fails

26:00 Cabinet Price Hike Scam

27:29 Code Upgrades and Licensing

28:19 Feeling Trapped Mid-Reno

28:57 High-Pressure Scam Tactics

30:54 Budget Creep and Delays

32:45 Living Without a Kitchen

33:24 Inspections Reveal Bad Work

37:07 Never Pay for Rework

40:11 Unlicensed Contractor Shock

42:29 How Permits Get Pulled

46:35 Deep-Dive Contractor Vetting

53:49 Wrap-Up and Where to Find Us

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