Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 31419, Savannah GA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 31419, Savannah runs about $1,450 to $5,700 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1992, newer than the Chatham County median of 1985.
1992Median year homes were built
26%Homes built before 1980
44%Homes rented, not owned
$239,600Median home value
$1,344Median gross rent
24,862Housing units
26 percent of homes in 31419 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 44 percent of homes here are rented, against 44 percent across Chatham County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,700, is about 2.4 percent of the median home value of $239,600.
Typical Prices In 31419
| Job | Size | National Range | 31419 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.