Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Douglas County, GA
A typical professional mold job in Douglas County runs about $1,500 to $6,000 before rebuild, using the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA price level. Below are the 4 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Georgia rules.
1996Median year homes were built
25%Homes built before 1980
34%Homes rented, not owned
$262,200Median home value
55,208Housing units
146,141People
Half the homes in Douglas County were built before 1996, and 25 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 34 percent of homes in Douglas County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 30187 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1993, and ZIP 30135 the newest, 1996.
Typical Prices In Douglas County
| Job | Size | National Range | Douglas 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 none of the water hazards below as high for Douglas County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Douglas 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