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Why Do Builder Quotes Vary So Much? How to Compare Bids in Olympia, WA

September 24, 2026   |   By Blaine Farrar, Owner

If you’ve received multiple builder quotes for the same project and wondered how the numbers could be so different, you’re not alone. Builder quotes vary because contractors aren’t always pricing the same scope of work.