Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 85008, Phoenix AZ
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 85008, Phoenix runs about $1,550 to $6,200 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1978, older than the Maricopa County median of 1992.
1978Median year homes were built
53%Homes built before 1980
69%Homes rented, not owned
$323,600Median home value
$1,300Median gross rent
24,508Housing units
53 percent of homes in 85008 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, 69 percent against 35 percent across Maricopa County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,200, is about 1.9 percent of the median home value of $323,600.
Typical Prices In 85008
| Job | Size | National Range | 85008 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,550 to $6,200 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,050 to $7,750 |
| 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 $1,050 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $850 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,200, that cap falls short by about $1,200 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Maricopa County
FEMA rates Maricopa County high for inland flooding. 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 High |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | No Rating |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
Arizona Rules On Mold
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