Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Dougherty County, GA
A typical professional mold job in Dougherty County runs about $1,300 to $5,250 before rebuild, using the Albany, GA price level. Below are the 4 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Georgia rules.
1975Median year homes were built
60%Homes built before 1980
54%Homes rented, not owned
$129,200Median home value
40,631Housing units
83,915People
Half the homes in Dougherty County were built before 1975, and 60 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 Dougherty County are rented, 54 percent. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 31701 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1968, and ZIP 31721 the newest, 1990.
Typical Prices In Dougherty County
| Job | Size | National Range | Dougherty County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,250 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,600 |
| 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 | $250 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,250, that cap falls short by about $250 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 Dougherty County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Dougherty 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