Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 30021, Clarkston GA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 30021, Clarkston runs about $1,500 to $6,000 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1977, older than the DeKalb County median of 1983.
1977Median year homes were built
61%Homes built before 1980
74%Homes rented, not owned
$256,000Median home value
$1,265Median gross rent
8,416Housing units
61 percent of homes in 30021 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, 74 percent against 42 percent across DeKalb 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, $6,000, is about 2.3 percent of the median home value of $256,000.
Typical Prices In 30021
| Job | Size | National Range | 30021 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 For DeKalb County
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 |
Georgia Rules On Mold
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Part of Clarkston, DeKalb County, Georgia.