Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Clear Creek County, CO
A typical professional mold job in Clear Creek County runs about $1,600 to $6,350 before rebuild, using the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO price level. Below are the 6 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Colorado rules.
1976Median year homes were built
57%Homes built before 1980
17%Homes rented, not owned
$572,800Median home value
5,768Housing units
9,358People
Half the homes in Clear Creek County were built before 1976, and 57 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 17 percent of homes in Clear Creek County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 80476 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 80436 the newest, 1980.
Typical Prices In Clear Creek County
| Job | Size | National Range | Clear Creek County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,600 to $6,350 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,100 to $7,950 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $650 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,050 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $850 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,350, that cap falls short by about $1,350 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 Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek 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