Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 31404, Savannah GA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 31404, Savannah runs about $1,450 to $5,700 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1959, older than the Chatham County median of 1985.
1959Median year homes were built
72%Homes built before 1980
52%Homes rented, not owned
$193,100Median home value
$1,199Median gross rent
14,427Housing units
72 percent of homes in 31404 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, 52 percent against 44 percent across Chatham 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, $5,700, is about 3.0 percent of the median home value of $193,100.
Typical Prices In 31404
| Job | Size | National Range | 31404 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,700 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,900 to $7,150 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $950 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,700, that cap falls short by about $700 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Chatham County
FEMA rates Chatham County high for 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
Georgia Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Chatham County
Part of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.