Mold Removal Cost In Washington, DC
A typical professional mold job in Washington runs about $1,650 to $6,550 before rebuild. Washington sits in District of Columbia.
1957Median year homes were built
70%Homes built before 1980
59%Homes rented, not owned
$724,600Median home value
356,101Housing units
672,079People
Half the homes in Washington were built before 1957, and 70 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. Most homes in Washington are rented, 59 percent. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Typical Prices In Washington
| Job | Size | National Range | Washington Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,650 to $6,550 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,200 to $8,150 |
| 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 | $350 to $1,100 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $350 to $850 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,550, that cap falls short by about $1,550 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates District of Columbia high for inland flooding, hurricane, cold wave, 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 High |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Very High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Washington
| ZIP | Median Year Built | Homes Rented | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20001 | 1986 | 66% | $844,500 |
| 20002 | 1948 | 63% | $813,700 |
| 20003 | 1994 | 62% | $954,200 |
| 20004 | 1995 | 59% | $650,700 |
| 20005 | 1969 | 71% | $636,000 |
| 20006 | 1966 | 92% | $255,700 |
| 20007 | 1946 | 43% | $1,202,900 |
| 20008 | 1953 | 64% | $894,100 |
| 20009 | 1938 | 65% | $727,800 |
| 20010 | 1938 | 60% | $868,400 |
| 20011 | 1946 | 46% | $722,200 |
| 20012 | 1948 | 37% | $838,200 |
| 20015 | 1941 | 22% | $1,208,700 |
| 20016 | 1951 | 35% | $1,206,200 |
| 20017 | 1953 | 43% | $686,400 |
| 20018 | 1955 | 46% | $672,100 |
| 20019 | 1958 | 59% | $437,600 |
| 20020 | 1962 | 69% | $442,500 |
| 20024 | 1970 | 68% | $497,100 |
| 20032 | 1964 | 78% | $391,400 |
| 20036 | 1965 | 57% | $442,400 |
| 20037 | 1975 | 65% | $743,700 |
| 20052 | Not published | 100% | Not published |
| 20059 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| 20373 | Not published | 100% | Not published |
District of Columbia Rules On Mold
Who May Do Mold Work
The District licenses mold assessors and mold remediators through the Department of Energy and Environment. Anyone paid to assess or remediate indoor mold in a home must hold a DOEE license. When a landlord finds 10 square feet or more of mold in a rental, a licensed professional must assess and remediate it. An owner who lives in the home may do the work alone.
DC rules bar a licensed assessor or remediator from working on any property where they or their company has a financial interest, and they must tell you about any conflict of interest. To check a license, ask for the name and license number and compare it with the list of licensed mold professionals that DOEE publishes.
District Of Columbia Mold And Insurance Rules
- Most home policies give little or no mold coverage, so DC suggests you look at a mold endorsement. DISB Consumer Guide To Home Insurance
- Whether mold is covered depends on what caused it and your policy. DISB Hidden Benefits Of Your Homeowners Policy
- Licensing is required in DC. No one can test for or remove mold for hire without a DOEE license. DOEE Mold Information For Home Owners
- When a tenant reports mold, the owner must inspect within 7 days and fix it within 30 days of the inspection. DOEE Mold Information For Tenants
- Landlords must tell tenants about known mold in the unit or common areas from the past 3 years unless a licensed pro removed it. DC Code 42-3502.22