Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 35217, Tarrant AL
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 35217, Tarrant runs about $1,350 to $5,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1962, older than the Jefferson County median of 1975.
1962Median year homes were built
76%Homes built before 1980
52%Homes rented, not owned
$113,800Median home value
$835Median gross rent
6,196Housing units
76 percent of homes in 35217 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, 52 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 4.8 percent of the median home value of $113,800.
Typical Prices In 35217
| Job | Size | National Range | 35217 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.