Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Nome Census Area, AK
A typical professional mold job in Nome Census Area runs about $1,450 to $5,750 before rebuild, using the Alaska nonmetro price level. Below are the 14 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Alaska rules.
1984Median year homes were built
39%Homes built before 1980
37%Homes rented, not owned
$201,000Median home value
4,109Housing units
9,925People
Half the homes in Nome Census Area were built before 1984, and 39 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 37 percent of homes in Nome Census Area are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 99659 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1978, and ZIP 99671 the newest, 1992.
Typical Prices In Nome Census Area
| Job | Size | National Range | Nome 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 Nome 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 Nome Census Area
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99659 | St. Michael | 1978 | 61% | Not published |
| 99671 | Stebbins | 1992 | 32% | $116,100 |
| 99684 | Nome Census Area | 1984 | 44% | $171,300 |
| 99739 | Nome Census Area | 1984 | 41% | $117,300 |
| 99742 | Gambell | 1979 | 51% | $77,300 |
| 99753 | Koyuk | 1985 | 32% | $97,200 |
| 99762 | Nome Census Area | 1983 | 39% | $324,000 |
| 99769 | Savoonga | 1984 | 42% | $105,300 |
| 99771 | Shaktoolik | 1986 | 39% | $93,000 |
| 99772 | Nome Census Area | 1985 | 30% | $116,700 |
| 99778 | Teller | 1984 | 43% | $56,700 |
| 99783 | Wales | 1978 | 57% | $96,900 |
| 99784 | White Mountain | 1986 | 33% | $104,700 |
| 99785 | Brevig Mission | 1991 | 20% | $80,900 |
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