Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Montgomery County, AL
A typical professional mold job in Montgomery County runs about $1,350 to $5,400 before rebuild, using the Montgomery, AL price level. Below are the 18 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Alabama rules.
1979Median year homes were built
52%Homes built before 1980
42%Homes rented, not owned
$160,100Median home value
105,799Housing units
227,197People
Half the homes in Montgomery County were built before 1979, and 52 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 42 percent of homes in Montgomery County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 36113 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 36064 the newest, 2009.
Typical Prices In Montgomery County
| Job | Size | National Range | Montgomery County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,400 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,750 |
| 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 $5,400, that cap falls short by about $400 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Montgomery County high for inland flooding. 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 Moderate |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Montgomery County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36013 | Montgomery County | 2002 | 0% | $376,500 |
| 36036 | Montgomery County | 1985 | 43% | $143,400 |
| 36052 | Montgomery County | 1999 | 13% | $549,200 |
| 36064 | Montgomery County | 2009 | 5% | $379,300 |
| 36069 | Montgomery County | 1992 | 34% | $95,200 |
| 36104 | Montgomery | 1957 | 70% | $121,200 |
| 36105 | Montgomery County | 1958 | 77% | $79,600 |
| 36106 | Montgomery | 1976 | 56% | $207,400 |
| 36107 | Montgomery | 1951 | 89% | $69,800 |
| 36108 | Montgomery | 1971 | 74% | $73,700 |
| 36109 | Montgomery | 1971 | 76% | $134,900 |
| 36110 | Montgomery County | 1969 | 72% | $81,200 |
| 36111 | Montgomery | 1968 | 79% | $152,000 |
| 36112 | Montgomery | 1978 | 57% | Not published |
| 36113 | Montgomery | 1938 | 82% | Not published |
| 36115 | Montgomery | 1992 | 32% | Not published |
| 36116 | Montgomery County | 1981 | 49% | $137,000 |
| 36117 | Montgomery | 1994 | 20% | $225,900 |
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