Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Madison County, AL
A typical professional mold job in Madison County runs about $1,400 to $5,600 before rebuild, using the Huntsville, AL price level. Below are the 21 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Alabama rules.
1991Median year homes were built
33%Homes built before 1980
31%Homes rented, not owned
$267,800Median home value
174,709Housing units
397,135People
Half the homes in Madison County were built before 1991, and 33 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 31 percent of homes in Madison County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 35801 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1965, and ZIP 35759 the newest, 2007.
Typical Prices In Madison County
| Job | Size | National Range | Madison County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,600 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $7,000 |
| 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 | $300 to $950 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,600, that cap falls short by about $600 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Madison County high for inland flooding, cold wave, winter weather. 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 High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Madison County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35741 | Madison County | 1995 | 31% | $293,700 |
| 35748 | Madison County | 1993 | 25% | $330,600 |
| 35749 | Madison County | 2003 | 8% | $270,300 |
| 35750 | Madison County | 1993 | 23% | $186,200 |
| 35757 | Madison County | 2006 | 4% | $298,800 |
| 35758 | Madison | 1998 | 13% | $336,700 |
| 35759 | Meridianville | 2007 | 7% | $272,200 |
| 35760 | Madison County | 1988 | 36% | $164,500 |
| 35761 | Madison County | 1997 | 23% | $215,300 |
| 35763 | Madison County | 2006 | 8% | $368,300 |
| 35773 | Madison County | 1996 | 21% | $199,000 |
| 35801 | Huntsville | 1965 | 72% | $399,700 |
| 35802 | Huntsville | 1979 | 52% | $319,900 |
| 35803 | Madison County | 1987 | 34% | $259,100 |
| 35805 | Huntsville | 1969 | 67% | $108,200 |
| 35806 | Huntsville | 2003 | 17% | $318,800 |
| 35808 | Madison County | 1990 | 34% | Not published |
| 35810 | Huntsville | 1969 | 70% | $126,100 |
| 35811 | Madison County | 1992 | 33% | $249,900 |
| 35816 | Huntsville | 1978 | 55% | $114,100 |
| 35824 | Huntsville | 2006 | 2% | $378,000 |
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