Typical Surety Bond Prices in Washington — Full Range Breakdown

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What does surety bond cost in Washington? Most projects fall inside $7,261–$25,413 per job, and $13,584 is a fair midpoint.

It pays to shop around in Washington: the same job can be quoted hundreds of dollars apart depending on the city and the season.

Typical cost at a glance

United States planning figures, per job
LevelPrice
Low~$7,261
Typical~$13,584
High~$25,413

Cost by type

TypeLowTypicalHigh
Baseline cost at the advertised rate~$7,261~$16,337~$25,413
Best-qualified applicant scenario~$5,954~$14,794~$23,634
Weaker-credit scenario~$7,842~$20,440~$33,037
Origination and third-party fees~$871~$3,867~$6,862
Shorter term with higher payment~$7,406~$18,697~$29,987

All figures per job.

How to compare quotes for surety bond

The gap between the highest and lowest quote for surety bond in Washington is usually explained by exclusions, not by one provider being cheaper. Put every quote against the same written scope before you decide.

Timing your surety bond

Seasonality is real for surety bond. Peak demand pushes quotes toward $25,413, while the quiet months give you more room to negotiate near $13,584 or lower.

What moves the price of surety bond

For surety bond, the price is built from labour, materials, access, permits and timing. The first two are fixed by the work; the last three are where providers in Washington differ most, so ask about them directly.

What Surety Bond typically costs

When you price out surety bond in Washington, keep the $7,261 to $25,413 per job range in mind. Anything far below $7,261 usually means a narrower scope than you asked for; anything above $25,413 usually adds premium materials or urgent scheduling.

Frequently asked questions

How much does surety bond cost?
Most surety bond falls between $7,261 and $25,413, with a typical figure near $13,584 per job. The low end is a straightforward job with no surprises; the high end covers complex scope, premium materials or urgent timing. Where you are in Washington can change the detail, so compare nearby quotes.
What affects the price of surety bond?
No single factor decides it — scope, materials, access and timing all move the total, and the biggest swings usually come from access and scheduling. The specifics vary across Washington, so confirm them with the provider you hire.
Is Surety Bond cheaper in smaller cities?
Often, but not always. Smaller markets can carry a travel or availability premium that offsets a lower local rate, so it is worth checking a nearby city before assuming the lowest published figure applies to you. For Washington, ask a provider to put that in writing with the quote.
How many quotes should I get for surety bond?
Two or three written quotes are enough to see the real market range. Compare the same scope side by side, and ask each provider what is excluded and what would change the price after the quote is accepted. Providers serving Washington can tell you how it affects a typical job.

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These are planning ranges drawn from public price data and market research. They are not a quote, an offer or financial advice, and your actual price depends on the provider, the location and the scope of the work.