Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Juneau City and Borough, AK
A typical professional mold job in Juneau City and Borough runs about $1,450 to $5,750 before rebuild, using the Alaska nonmetro price level. Below are the 2 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Alaska rules.
1981Median year homes were built
47%Homes built before 1980
36%Homes rented, not owned
$432,500Median home value
14,170Housing units
31,969People
Half the homes in Juneau City and Borough were built before 1981, and 47 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 36 percent of homes in Juneau City and Borough are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 99824 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1977, and ZIP 99801 the newest, 1982.
Typical Prices In Juneau City and Borough
| Job | Size | National Range | Juneau City and Borough 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 Juneau City and Borough high for 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 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Juneau City and Borough
Cities And Towns
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