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 Open

00:20 Podcast Intro Banter

00:53 Spicy Comment Clapback

02:25 Brain Fog And Tab Chaos

04:29 Vitamin Dealer And Birthdays

07:32 Contractor Scams Explained

13:14 Inspections And Who Pays

19:28 Seniors Panel And Aging Talk

23:03 Horror Story Begins Facebook Hire

24:10 Bathroom Reno Red Flags

27:02 Ask Questions Always

27:36 Confidence Isnt Competence

28:11 Permits And Failed Plumbing

29:13 Paying For Mistakes

32:20 Electrical Code Fail

34:37 New Crews On Site

36:17 Toilet Flange Explained

38:30 License Check Fallout

40:46 Receipts And Ghosting

42:08 Real Contractor Cleanup

43:27 Facebook Referrals Risk

45:22 Pores And Plans Events

51:28 Vet License And Insurance

54:02 Wrap Up And Share Stories