Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Baldwin County, AL
A typical professional mold job in Baldwin County runs about $1,400 to $5,700 before rebuild, using the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL price level. Below are the 22 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Alabama rules.
1998Median year homes were built
19%Homes built before 1980
22%Homes rented, not owned
$287,000Median home value
128,518Housing units
239,945People
Half the homes in Baldwin County were built before 1998, and 19 percent went up before 1980. Older plumbing, roofs and window seals are where slow leaks start, and slow leaks are the mold most home policies leave out. About 22 percent of homes in Baldwin County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 36555 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1980, and ZIP 36527 the newest, 2004.
Typical Prices In Baldwin County
| Job | Size | National Range | Baldwin County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,700 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,900 to $7,100 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $950 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,700, that cap falls short by about $700 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Baldwin County high for coastal flooding, hurricane. Water from these events is where mold claims start, and flood water is a separate policy. FloodSmart says mold damage is not covered under standard NFIP flood policies. FloodSmart
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Baldwin County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36507 | Baldwin County | 1981 | 49% | $160,800 |
| 36511 | Bon Secour | 2000 | 26% | Not published |
| 36526 | Baldwin County | 1996 | 20% | $311,000 |
| 36527 | Baldwin County | 2004 | 15% | $348,200 |
| 36530 | Baldwin County | 1995 | 21% | $251,900 |
| 36532 | Baldwin County | 1998 | 24% | $395,300 |
| 36535 | Baldwin County | 2002 | 16% | $250,800 |
| 36542 | Gulf Shores | 1999 | 10% | $366,600 |
| 36547 | Gulf Shores | Not published | 0% | Not published |
| 36549 | Baldwin County | 1993 | 22% | $198,000 |
| 36550 | Baldwin County | 1994 | 21% | Not published |
| 36551 | Baldwin County | 1998 | 30% | $236,900 |
| 36555 | Magnolia Springs | 1980 | 49% | $392,700 |
| 36559 | Baldwin County | 1989 | 0% | Not published |
| 36561 | Orange Beach | 1999 | 6% | $529,100 |
| 36562 | Baldwin County | 1992 | 37% | $143,400 |
| 36567 | Baldwin County | 1997 | 18% | $220,400 |
| 36574 | Baldwin County | 1995 | 6% | $193,600 |
| 36576 | Baldwin County | 1997 | 24% | $235,600 |
| 36578 | Stapleton | 1993 | 38% | $209,700 |
| 36579 | Baldwin County | 1990 | 39% | $241,400 |
| 36580 | Baldwin County | 1997 | 22% | $238,000 |
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Alabama Rules On Mold
Alabama Mold And Insurance Rules
- Water that seeps in over time is usually not covered. The state calls seepage a home upkeep problem. ALDOI Natural Disasters Guide
- Most home policies pay for water damage from a burst pipe. The pipe itself may not be paid for. ALDOI Natural Disasters Guide
- Licensing is not required in Alabama for mold testing or mold cleanup work, and the state has no mold standards for homes. ADPH Indoor Air Quality
- The state health department says you do not need to test mold you can see or smell. Just fix the water and clean it up. ADPH Mold Facts