Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 35180 AL
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 35180 runs about $1,350 to $5,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1990, newer than the Jefferson County median of 1975.
1990Median year homes were built
36%Homes built before 1980
14%Homes rented, not owned
$198,600Median home value
$895Median gross rent
5,677Housing units
36 percent of homes in 35180 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 14 percent of homes here are rented, against 36 percent across Jefferson County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,500, is about 2.8 percent of the median home value of $198,600.
Typical Prices In 35180
| Job | Size | National Range | 35180 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 For Jefferson County
FEMA rates Jefferson County high for inland flooding, cold wave. 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 | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
Alabama Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Jefferson County
Part of Jefferson County, Alabama.