Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Washington County, AR
A typical professional mold job in Washington County runs about $1,350 to $5,500 before rebuild, using the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR price level. Below are the 14 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Arkansas rules.
1994Median year homes were built
28%Homes built before 1980
44%Homes rented, not owned
$266,000Median home value
103,174Housing units
251,863People
Half the homes in Washington County were built before 1994, and 28 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 44 percent of homes in Washington County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 72769 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1976, and ZIP 72704 the newest, 2003.
Typical Prices In Washington County
| Job | Size | National Range | Washington 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 Washington 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 | Very High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Washington County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72701 | Washington County | 1991 | 35% | $323,900 |
| 72703 | Washington County | 1992 | 27% | $341,700 |
| 72704 | Washington County | 2003 | 12% | $301,600 |
| 72717 | Washington County | 1987 | 30% | $165,600 |
| 72729 | Washington County | 1993 | 38% | $367,900 |
| 72730 | Farmington | 1997 | 17% | $244,900 |
| 72744 | Washington County | 1993 | 37% | $168,100 |
| 72749 | Morrow | 1980 | 51% | Not published |
| 72753 | Washington County | 1997 | 28% | $227,900 |
| 72762 | Springdale | 1996 | 27% | $278,600 |
| 72764 | Washington County | 1993 | 26% | $226,100 |
| 72769 | Washington County | 1976 | 60% | $209,200 |
| 72774 | Washington County | 1987 | 40% | $205,600 |
| 72959 | Washington County | 1977 | 54% | $189,300 |
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