Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Sebastian County, AR
A typical professional mold job in Sebastian County runs about $1,300 to $5,150 before rebuild, using the Fort Smith, AR-OK price level. Below are the 13 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Arkansas rules.
1980Median year homes were built
50%Homes built before 1980
39%Homes rented, not owned
$166,000Median home value
57,197Housing units
128,448People
Half the homes in Sebastian County were built before 1980, and 50 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 39 percent of homes in Sebastian County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 72901 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1957, and ZIP 72916 the newest, 2004.
Typical Prices In Sebastian County
| Job | Size | National Range | Sebastian 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 Sebastian 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 Sebastian County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72901 | Fort Smith | 1957 | 78% | $113,200 |
| 72903 | Fort Smith | 1979 | 54% | $216,200 |
| 72904 | Fort Smith | 1967 | 71% | $108,200 |
| 72908 | Fort Smith | 1985 | 38% | $181,600 |
| 72916 | Sebastian County | 2004 | 16% | $257,100 |
| 72923 | Barling | 1984 | 42% | $125,600 |
| 72936 | Sebastian County | 1995 | 25% | $197,600 |
| 72937 | Sebastian County | 1989 | 28% | $142,300 |
| 72938 | Sebastian County | 1988 | 43% | $134,000 |
| 72940 | Sebastian County | 1981 | 48% | $159,400 |
| 72941 | Sebastian County | 1993 | 27% | $159,600 |
| 72944 | Sebastian County | 1982 | 47% | $113,600 |
| 72945 | Sebastian County | 1961 | 76% | $103,400 |
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