Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Blount County, AL
A typical professional mold job in Blount County runs about $1,350 to $5,500 before rebuild, using the Birmingham, AL price level. Below are the 8 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Alabama rules.
1989Median year homes were built
38%Homes built before 1980
20%Homes rented, not owned
$169,700Median home value
24,793Housing units
59,292People
Half the homes in Blount County were built before 1989, and 38 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 20 percent of homes in Blount County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 35121 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1978, and ZIP 35079 the newest, 1996.
Typical Prices In Blount County
| Job | Size | National Range | Blount County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,850 |
| 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 | $250 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,500, that cap falls short by about $500 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Blount County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Blount County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35013 | Allgood | 1992 | 0% | Not published |
| 35031 | Blount County | 1983 | 44% | $135,100 |
| 35049 | Blount County | 1987 | 40% | $182,500 |
| 35079 | Blount County | 1996 | 23% | $194,400 |
| 35097 | Blount County | 1994 | 20% | $133,300 |
| 35121 | Blount County | 1978 | 53% | $168,800 |
| 35133 | Blount County | 1985 | 39% | $167,200 |
| 35172 | Blount County | 1991 | 42% | $111,000 |
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