Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Etowah County, AL
A typical professional mold job in Etowah County runs about $1,300 to $5,150 before rebuild, using the Gadsden, AL price level. Below are the 11 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Alabama rules.
1975Median year homes were built
58%Homes built before 1980
26%Homes rented, not owned
$160,600Median home value
47,487Housing units
103,208People
Half the homes in Etowah County were built before 1975, and 58 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 26 percent of homes in Etowah County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 35904 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1961, and ZIP 35952 the newest, 1988.
Typical Prices In Etowah County
| Job | Size | National Range | Etowah County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,150 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,700 to $6,400 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $150 to $500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $850 |
| 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 $5,150, that cap falls short by about $150 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 Etowah County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Etowah County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35901 | Etowah County | 1968 | 69% | $174,200 |
| 35903 | Etowah County | 1972 | 62% | $170,000 |
| 35904 | Etowah County | 1961 | 77% | $100,100 |
| 35905 | Etowah County | 1983 | 45% | $188,600 |
| 35906 | Rainbow City | 1986 | 40% | $199,500 |
| 35907 | Southside | 1985 | 41% | $203,500 |
| 35952 | Etowah County | 1988 | 39% | $120,400 |
| 35954 | Etowah County | 1970 | 63% | $130,600 |
| 35956 | Whitesboro | 1983 | 44% | $170,900 |
| 35972 | Gallant | 1970 | 66% | $89,500 |
| 35990 | Walnut Grove | Not published | 38% | Not published |
Cities And Towns
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