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Why Remodeling Estimates Vary So Much (And What Homeowners Miss)

Why Remodeling Estimates Vary So Much (And What Homeowners Miss)
March 19, 2026

If you have gathered multiple estimates for a home addition or remodel, you have likely experienced this: one contractor gives you a number, and another gives you a number that is two or three times higher.

And suddenly you are left wondering: How can both of these be looking at the same house?

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