Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 99786, Ambler AK
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 99786, Ambler runs about $1,450 to $5,750 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1990, newer than the Northwest Arctic Borough median of 1985.
1990Median year homes were built
32%Homes built before 1980
13%Homes rented, not owned
$86,700Median home value
$475Median gross rent
109Housing units
32 percent of homes in 99786 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 13 percent of homes here are rented, against 40 percent across Northwest Arctic Borough, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,750, is about 6.6 percent of the median home value of $86,700.
Typical Prices In 99786
| Job | Size | National Range | 99786 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 Northwest Arctic Borough
FEMA rates Northwest Arctic Borough 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 | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | No Rating |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
Alaska Rules On Mold
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