Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Custer County, CO
A typical professional mold job in Custer County runs about $1,450 to $5,850 before rebuild, using the Colorado nonmetro price level. Below are the 2 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Colorado rules.
1990Median year homes were built
30%Homes built before 1980
14%Homes rented, not owned
$358,800Median home value
4,349Housing units
5,073People
Half the homes in Custer County were built before 1990, and 30 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 14 percent of homes in Custer County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 81253 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1982, and ZIP 81252 the newest, 1993.
Typical Prices In Custer County
| Job | Size | National Range | Custer 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 Custer County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Custer 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