Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Prowers County, CO
A typical professional mold job in Prowers County runs about $1,450 to $5,850 before rebuild, using the Colorado nonmetro price level. Below are the 4 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Colorado rules.
1974Median year homes were built
58%Homes built before 1980
30%Homes rented, not owned
$150,900Median home value
5,466Housing units
11,931People
Half the homes in Prowers County were built before 1974, and 58 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 30 percent of homes in Prowers County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 81043 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1954, and ZIP 81041 the newest, 1982.
Typical Prices In Prowers County
| Job | Size | National Range | Prowers 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 Prowers County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Prowers 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