Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 35209, Homewood AL
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 35209, Homewood runs about $1,350 to $5,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1974, older than the Jefferson County median of 1975.
1974Median year homes were built
62%Homes built before 1980
50%Homes rented, not owned
$465,600Median home value
$1,246Median gross rent
15,141Housing units
62 percent of homes in 35209 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.
Most homes here are rented, 50 percent against 36 percent across Jefferson County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,500, is about 1.2 percent of the median home value of $465,600.
Typical Prices In 35209
| Job | Size | National Range | 35209 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 Homewood, Jefferson County, Alabama.