Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Bethel Census Area, AK
A typical professional mold job in Bethel Census Area runs about $1,450 to $5,750 before rebuild, using the Alaska nonmetro price level. Below are the 27 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Alaska rules.
1988Median year homes were built
30%Homes built before 1980
40%Homes rented, not owned
$120,600Median home value
6,009Housing units
18,487People
Half the homes in Bethel Census Area were built before 1988, and 30 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 40 percent of homes in Bethel Census Area are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 99690 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1974, and ZIP 99578 the newest, 1998.
Typical Prices In Bethel Census Area
| Job | Size | National Range | Bethel Census Area Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,750 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,900 to $7,200 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| 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 $5,750, that cap falls short by about $750 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Bethel Census Area high for 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 | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | No Rating |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Bethel Census Area
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99503 | Bethel Census Area | 1975 | 65% | $316,700 |
| 99551 | Akiachak | 1991 | 28% | Not published |
| 99552 | Akiak | 1988 | 15% | $22,500 |
| 99557 | Bethel Census Area | 1988 | 15% | $231,500 |
| 99559 | Bethel | 1988 | 28% | $328,300 |
| 99561 | Chefornak | 1984 | 35% | Not published |
| 99575 | Crooked Creek | 1991 | 6% | Not published |
| 99578 | Eek | 1998 | 19% | Not published |
| 99589 | Bethel Census Area | 1982 | 48% | $125,000 |
| 99607 | Upper Kalskag | 1994 | 18% | $219,400 |
| 99609 | Kasigluk | 1985 | 30% | $61,500 |
| 99614 | Kipnuk | 1993 | 31% | $33,100 |
| 99621 | Kwethluk | 1992 | 33% | $63,700 |
| 99622 | Kwigillingok | 1991 | 23% | $170,800 |
| 99626 | Lower Kalskag | 1987 | 23% | $207,500 |
| 99630 | Mekoryuk | 1983 | 32% | $92,700 |
| 99634 | Bethel Census Area | 1987 | 33% | $31,900 |
| 99637 | Toksook Bay | 1981 | 48% | $91,600 |
| 99641 | Nunapitchuk | 1990 | 30% | $86,700 |
| 99651 | Platinum | 1981 | 48% | Not published |
| 99655 | Quinhagak | 1983 | 46% | $35,000 |
| 99656 | Bethel Census Area | 1988 | 13% | Not published |
| 99668 | Sleetmute | 1990 | 24% | $115,600 |
| 99679 | Tuluksak | 1980 | 50% | Not published |
| 99680 | Tuntutuliak | 1986 | 33% | Not published |
| 99681 | Tununak | 1984 | 42% | Not published |
| 99690 | Nightmute | 1974 | 76% | $9,999 |
Alaska Rules On Mold
Alaska Mold And Insurance Rules
- Alaska insurers may not exclude mold when it comes from a loss the policy covers. Alaska Homeowners Forms Filing Checklist
- The state turned down many mold exclusions because they break Alaska insurance law. Alaska Bulletin B 04-07
- Approved sample wording lets a policy pay up to $10,000 for mold testing and cleanup on top of fixing the covered damage. Alaska Bulletin B 04-07