Mold Removal Cost And Risk In DeKalb County, GA
A typical professional mold job in DeKalb County runs about $1,500 to $6,000 before rebuild, using the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA price level. Below are the 28 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Georgia rules.
1983Median year homes were built
46%Homes built before 1980
42%Homes rented, not owned
$331,400Median home value
328,614Housing units
762,105People
Half the homes in DeKalb County were built before 1983, and 46 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. About 42 percent of homes in DeKalb County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 30072 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1951, and ZIP 30346 the newest, 2003.
Typical Prices In DeKalb County
| Job | Size | National Range | DeKalb County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| 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 $6,000, that cap falls short by about $1,000 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates DeKalb County high for inland flooding, cold wave. 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 | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In DeKalb County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30002 | Avondale Estates | 1978 | 52% | $510,900 |
| 30021 | Clarkston | 1977 | 61% | $256,000 |
| 30030 | Decatur | 1977 | 52% | $598,400 |
| 30032 | Candler-McAfee | 1965 | 75% | $245,000 |
| 30033 | North Decatur | 1978 | 52% | $430,900 |
| 30034 | DeKalb County | 1984 | 44% | $228,200 |
| 30035 | DeKalb County | 1984 | 44% | $217,100 |
| 30038 | Stonecrest | 1998 | 25% | $234,900 |
| 30058 | DeKalb County | 1995 | 16% | $221,200 |
| 30072 | Pine Lake | 1951 | 80% | $286,000 |
| 30079 | Scottdale | 2002 | 32% | $280,000 |
| 30083 | DeKalb County | 1979 | 52% | $221,400 |
| 30084 | Tucker | 1982 | 45% | $332,000 |
| 30087 | DeKalb County | 1987 | 31% | $312,200 |
| 30088 | Redan | 1982 | 44% | $208,200 |
| 30288 | DeKalb County | 1998 | 42% | $225,100 |
| 30294 | DeKalb County | 1998 | 18% | $233,300 |
| 30307 | Atlanta | 1966 | 56% | $704,100 |
| 30316 | DeKalb County | 1974 | 56% | $401,800 |
| 30317 | Atlanta | 1958 | 62% | $510,600 |
| 30319 | Brookhaven | 1995 | 28% | $708,700 |
| 30329 | North Druid Hills | 1983 | 44% | $483,700 |
| 30338 | Dunwoody | 1982 | 46% | $592,600 |
| 30340 | DeKalb County | 1979 | 54% | $312,600 |
| 30341 | Chamblee | 1982 | 47% | $438,500 |
| 30345 | DeKalb County | 1974 | 59% | $529,300 |
| 30346 | Dunwoody | 2003 | 16% | $450,600 |
| 30360 | Dunwoody | 1977 | 60% | $398,500 |
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