Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Talladega County, AL
A typical professional mold job in Talladega County runs about $1,250 to $5,000 before rebuild, using the Alabama nonmetro price level. Below are the 9 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Alabama rules.
1983Median year homes were built
46%Homes built before 1980
27%Homes rented, not owned
$137,900Median home value
38,285Housing units
81,170People
Half the homes in Talladega County were built before 1983, and 46 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 27 percent of homes in Talladega County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 35032 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1945, and ZIP 35096 the newest, 1990.
Typical Prices In Talladega County
| Job | Size | National Range | Talladega County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,250 to $5,000 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,650 to $6,250 |
| 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 $650 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,000, that cap covers the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Talladega 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 | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Talladega County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35014 | Talladega County | 1986 | 40% | $119,100 |
| 35032 | Bon Air | 1945 | 100% | $75,000 |
| 35044 | Talladega County | 1979 | 51% | $120,000 |
| 35096 | Talladega County | 1990 | 35% | $176,700 |
| 35150 | Talladega County | 1976 | 56% | $135,500 |
| 35151 | Talladega County | 1990 | 36% | $138,700 |
| 35160 | Talladega County | 1979 | 52% | $129,300 |
| 36260 | Talladega County | 1986 | 46% | $152,800 |
| 36268 | Talladega County | 1990 | 34% | $84,900 |
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