Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Talbot County, GA
A typical professional mold job in Talbot County runs about $1,350 to $5,350 before rebuild, using the Columbus, GA-AL price level. Below are the 4 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Georgia rules.
1989Median year homes were built
37%Homes built before 1980
16%Homes rented, not owned
$127,200Median home value
3,069Housing units
5,753People
Half the homes in Talbot County were built before 1989, and 37 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 16 percent of homes in Talbot County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 31810 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1965, and ZIP 31827 the newest, 1992.
Typical Prices In Talbot County
| Job | Size | National Range | Talbot County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,350 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,700 |
| 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 $5,350, that cap falls short by about $350 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 Talbot County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Talbot 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