Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 99559, Bethel AK
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 99559, Bethel runs about $1,450 to $5,750 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1988, the same as the Bethel Census Area median.
1988Median year homes were built
28%Homes built before 1980
53%Homes rented, not owned
$328,300Median home value
$1,637Median gross rent
2,754Housing units
28 percent of homes in 99559 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.
Most homes here are rented, 53 percent against 40 percent across Bethel Census Area. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,750, is about 1.8 percent of the median home value of $328,300.
Typical Prices In 99559
| Job | Size | National Range | 99559 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 For Bethel Census Area
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 |
Alaska Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Bethel Census Area
Part of Bethel Census Area, Alaska.