Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 33916, Fort Myers FL
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 33916, Fort Myers runs about $1,550 to $6,150 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1994, older than the Lee County median of 1995.
1994Median year homes were built
30%Homes built before 1980
66%Homes rented, not owned
$242,300Median home value
$1,363Median gross rent
12,480Housing units
30 percent of homes in 33916 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 here are rented, 66 percent against 26 percent across Lee County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,150, is about 2.5 percent of the median home value of $242,300.
Typical Prices In 33916
| Job | Size | National Range | 33916 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,550 to $6,150 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,050 to $7,700 |
| 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 $6,150, that cap falls short by about $1,150 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Lee County
FEMA rates Lee County high for inland flooding, coastal flooding, hurricane. 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 | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | No Rating |
Florida Rules On Mold
Who May Do Mold Work
Florida licenses both mold assessors and mold remediators through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The license covers mold work on areas larger than 10 square feet.
State law keeps the two jobs apart. A mold assessor may not remediate a building that the assessor or the assessor’s company assessed in the last 12 months, and a remediator may not assess a building it remediated in that time. To check a license, search the DBPR license lookup by name or license number before you sign anything.
Nearby ZIP Codes In Lee County
Part of Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida.