
You plan your renovation with excitement, trust your contractor, and hope for the best...until things start going sideways. That’s when most homeowners realize they didn’t know what they didn’t know. From permits that were never pulled to “contractors” who ghost after demo day, the construction world can feel like a maze of hidden costs and shady shortcuts. Too many homeowners end up confused, ove... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Home & GardenHow ToLeisureEducation | |||

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 homeowne... more
Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu of Chicks in Construction explain why permits matter and share a Denver homeowner horror story: Kevin and Noelle Collins hired Schwab Builders (run by Avi Schwab and involving his father Sean) for a major remodel... more
Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu discuss how homeowners can still be scammed by contractors who seem legitimate, stressing that confidence can be a red flag and research is essential. They cover a fraud case in upstate New York (2019–2023) where... more
Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu open with a “chicky chat” recap of Mikki babysitting Jess’s kids, including an Uno-cheating incident and the kids texting their parents throughout the night. They then share a homeowner horror story from Sam in S... more
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A practical, story-driven show that centers on real homeowner horror stories in the renovation and construction world. Hosts share vivid examples of mismanaged projects, unlicensed contractors, scope creep, delays, and financial fallout, then extract concrete takeaways such as verifying licenses, securing contracts, obtaining multiple bids, and insisting on clear scopes and inspections. The tone blends empathy with blunt candor and actionable guidance, making the episodes valuable for homeowners, renters moving into renovations, and professionals who want to understand common pain points from a client perspective. Noteworthy elements include a strong emphasis on due diligence, red flags to watch for, and inviting listeners to submit their o... more
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Recent guests on Chicks in Construction include:
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