Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Benton County, AR
A typical professional mold job in Benton County runs about $1,350 to $5,500 before rebuild, using the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR price level. Below are the 18 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Arkansas rules.
1999Median year homes were built
19%Homes built before 1980
33%Homes rented, not owned
$285,100Median home value
118,496Housing units
294,541People
Half the homes in Benton County were built before 1999, and 19 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 33 percent of homes in Benton County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 72768 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1984, and ZIP 72713 the newest, 2013.
Typical Prices In Benton County
| Job | Size | National Range | Benton County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,850 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,500, that cap falls short by about $500 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Benton County 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Benton County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72712 | Benton County | 2000 | 16% | $401,300 |
| 72713 | Benton County | 2013 | 5% | $355,000 |
| 72714 | Bella Vista | 1998 | 16% | $254,800 |
| 72715 | Bella Vista | 1994 | 22% | $263,700 |
| 72718 | Cave Springs | 2012 | 17% | $407,200 |
| 72719 | Centerton | 2008 | 4% | $283,300 |
| 72722 | Benton County | 1993 | 28% | $178,200 |
| 72732 | Benton County | 1994 | 27% | $236,600 |
| 72734 | Benton County | 1992 | 35% | $198,000 |
| 72736 | Benton County | 1996 | 31% | $277,500 |
| 72739 | Gravette | 1988 | 45% | Not published |
| 72745 | Benton County | 1998 | 19% | $255,700 |
| 72747 | Benton County | Not published | 0% | Not published |
| 72751 | Benton County | 1998 | 22% | $258,200 |
| 72756 | Benton County | 1990 | 27% | $243,000 |
| 72758 | Rogers | 2002 | 12% | $358,200 |
| 72761 | Benton County | 1992 | 35% | $218,700 |
| 72768 | Benton County | 1984 | 43% | $147,400 |
Cities And Towns
Arkansas Rules On Mold
Arkansas Mold And Insurance Rules
- Licensing is not offered in Arkansas for mold cleanup companies. The state does not train or license them. Arkansas Guidelines For Mold Abatement Contractors
- A 2009 law to license mold investigators was repealed in 2011. The state mold guidelines are not rules. Arkansas Guidelines For Mold Abatement Contractors
- The health department says mold checks and cleanup are the job of the homeowner or landlord. Insurers seldom pay for mold testing. ADH Mold Information Sheet