Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 36604, Mobile AL
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 36604, Mobile runs about $1,300 to $5,300 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1949, older than the Mobile County median of 1979.
1949Median year homes were built
89%Homes built before 1980
45%Homes rented, not owned
$236,700Median home value
$892Median gross rent
5,032Housing units
89 percent of homes in 36604 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 45 percent of homes here are rented, against 35 percent across Mobile County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,300, is about 2.2 percent of the median home value of $236,700.
Typical Prices In 36604
| Job | Size | National Range | 36604 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,300 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,600 |
| 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 $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,300, that cap falls short by about $300 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Mobile County
FEMA rates Mobile County high for inland flooding, coastal flooding, hurricane. 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 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
Alabama Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Mobile County
Part of Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama.