Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 35630, Florence AL
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 35630, Florence runs about $1,250 to $5,100 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1971, older than the Lauderdale County median of 1980.
1971Median year homes were built
65%Homes built before 1980
56%Homes rented, not owned
$153,300Median home value
$783Median gross rent
17,371Housing units
65 percent of homes in 35630 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, 56 percent against 32 percent across Lauderdale 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, $5,100, is about 3.3 percent of the median home value of $153,300.
Typical Prices In 35630
| Job | Size | National Range | 35630 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,250 to $5,100 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,700 to $6,350 |
| 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 $5,100, that cap falls short by about $100 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Lauderdale County
FEMA rates Lauderdale County high for 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
Alabama Rules On Mold
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Part of Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama.