Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Poinsett County, AR
A typical professional mold job in Poinsett County runs about $1,300 to $5,150 before rebuild, using the Jonesboro, AR price level. Below are the 8 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Arkansas rules.
1978Median year homes were built
55%Homes built before 1980
36%Homes rented, not owned
$101,200Median home value
10,418Housing units
22,740People
Half the homes in Poinsett County were built before 1978, and 55 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 36 percent of homes in Poinsett County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 72429 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1973, and ZIP 72432 the newest, 1986.
Typical Prices In Poinsett County
| Job | Size | National Range | Poinsett 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 Poinsett County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Poinsett County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72354 | Poinsett County | 1975 | 56% | $81,800 |
| 72365 | Poinsett County | 1977 | 54% | $76,700 |
| 72377 | Rivervale | Not published | 67% | Not published |
| 72386 | Poinsett County | 1981 | 48% | $77,100 |
| 72429 | Poinsett County | 1973 | 59% | $58,200 |
| 72432 | Poinsett County | 1986 | 43% | $112,700 |
| 72472 | Poinsett County | 1975 | 61% | $110,900 |
| 72479 | Poinsett County | 1973 | 67% | $84,800 |
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