Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Crawford County, AR
A typical professional mold job in Crawford County runs about $1,300 to $5,150 before rebuild, using the Fort Smith, AR-OK price level. Below are the 9 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Arkansas rules.
1990Median year homes were built
36%Homes built before 1980
26%Homes rented, not owned
$170,000Median home value
25,509Housing units
60,792People
Half the homes in Crawford County were built before 1990, and 36 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 26 percent of homes in Crawford County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 72935 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1976, and ZIP 72948 the newest, 2002.
Typical Prices In Crawford County
| Job | Size | National Range | Crawford County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,150 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,700 to $6,450 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $150 to $500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $850 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,150, that cap falls short by about $150 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Crawford County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Crawford County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72921 | Crawford County | 1995 | 30% | $185,800 |
| 72932 | Crawford County | 1992 | 29% | $158,900 |
| 72934 | Crawford County | 1990 | 16% | Not published |
| 72935 | Dyer | 1976 | 64% | $161,900 |
| 72946 | Crawford County | 1979 | 52% | $128,800 |
| 72948 | Crawford County | 2002 | 0% | $212,000 |
| 72952 | Crawford County | 1979 | 53% | $141,600 |
| 72955 | Crawford County | 1985 | 47% | Not published |
| 72956 | Crawford County | 1990 | 35% | $177,100 |
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