Mold Removal Cost In Mobile, AL
A typical professional mold job in Mobile runs about $1,300 to $5,300 before rebuild. Mobile sits in Mobile County.
1974Median year homes were built
65%Homes built before 1980
49%Homes rented, not owned
$170,300Median home value
90,744Housing units
185,097People
Half the homes in Mobile were built before 1974, and 65 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 49 percent of homes in Mobile are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Typical Prices In Mobile
| Job | Size | National Range | Mobile Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,300 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,600 |
| 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 $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,300, that cap falls short by about $300 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Mobile County high for inland flooding, 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 High |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Mobile
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