Mold Removal Cost And Risk In McIntosh County, GA
A typical professional mold job in McIntosh County runs about $1,300 to $5,250 before rebuild, using the Brunswick-St. Simons, GA price level. Below are the 3 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Georgia rules.
1997Median year homes were built
24%Homes built before 1980
20%Homes rented, not owned
$173,900Median home value
6,796Housing units
11,187People
Half the homes in McIntosh County were built before 1997, and 24 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 20 percent of homes in McIntosh County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 31327 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1958, and ZIP 31331 the newest, 1999.
Typical Prices In McIntosh County
| Job | Size | National Range | McIntosh 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 McIntosh County high for hurricane. 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 | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In McIntosh 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