Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Chaffee County, CO
A typical professional mold job in Chaffee County runs about $1,450 to $5,850 before rebuild, using the Colorado nonmetro price level. Below are the 5 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Colorado rules.
1992Median year homes were built
36%Homes built before 1980
27%Homes rented, not owned
$598,500Median home value
11,315Housing units
19,876People
Half the homes in Chaffee County were built before 1992, 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 27 percent of homes in Chaffee County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 81201 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1991, and ZIP 81242 the newest, 2001.
Typical Prices In Chaffee County
| Job | Size | National Range | Chaffee County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,850 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,950 to $7,300 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $800 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,850, that cap falls short by about $850 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 Chaffee County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Chaffee County
Colorado Rules On Mold
Colorado Mold And Insurance Rules
- The state sample summary of a home policy lists mold or fungi as a reason a loss may not be covered. Colorado Homeowners Summary Of Coverage Form
- The state health department does not regulate mold. Tenant mold problems fall under the state warranty of habitability laws. CDPHE Contact Us
- Under a 2024 law a landlord must take first steps against mold within 72 hours of notice, such as stopping water and running a HEPA air filter. Colorado Senate Bill 24-094