Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 72901, Fort Smith AR
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 72901, Fort Smith runs about $1,300 to $5,150 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1957, older than the Sebastian County median of 1980.
1957Median year homes were built
78%Homes built before 1980
55%Homes rented, not owned
$113,200Median home value
$837Median gross rent
10,337Housing units
78 percent of homes in 72901 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, 55 percent against 39 percent across Sebastian 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, $5,150, is about 4.5 percent of the median home value of $113,200.
Typical Prices In 72901
| Job | Size | National Range | 72901 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 For Sebastian County
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 |
Arkansas Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Sebastian County
Part of Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas.