Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Clarke County, GA
A typical professional mold job in Clarke County runs about $1,400 to $5,600 before rebuild, using the Athens-Clarke County, GA price level. Below are the 4 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Georgia rules.
1987Median year homes were built
40%Homes built before 1980
59%Homes rented, not owned
$271,900Median home value
56,913Housing units
129,267People
Half the homes in Clarke County were built before 1987, and 40 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 Clarke County are rented, 59 percent. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 30601 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1987, and ZIP 30605 the newest, 1988.
Typical Prices In Clarke County
| Job | Size | National Range | Clarke County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,600 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $7,000 |
| 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 $5,600, that cap falls short by about $600 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 Clarke County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Clarke County
Cities And Towns
Georgia Rules On Mold
Georgia Mold And Insurance Rules
- The state health department does not regulate home mold. There are no state rules for mold testing or cleanup. Georgia DPH Indoor Air Quality And Mold
- Local housing codes usually have no mold standard, so renters must work it out with the landlord. Georgia DPH Indoor Air Quality And Mold
- The state environmental agency does not regulate mold in homes either. Georgia EPD Contact Us