Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Lanier County, GA
A typical professional mold job in Lanier County runs about $1,300 to $5,300 before rebuild, using the Valdosta, GA price level. Below are the 2 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Georgia rules.
1994Median year homes were built
26%Homes built before 1980
28%Homes rented, not owned
$161,100Median home value
4,134Housing units
10,094People
Half the homes in Lanier County were built before 1994, and 26 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 28 percent of homes in Lanier County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 31635 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1992, and ZIP 31649 the newest, 1998.
Typical Prices In Lanier County
| Job | Size | National Range | Lanier County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,300 |
| 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 $5,300, that cap falls short by about $300 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 Lanier County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Lanier County
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