Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Whitfield County, GA
A typical professional mold job in Whitfield County runs about $1,350 to $5,400 before rebuild, using the Dalton, GA price level. Below are the 6 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Georgia rules.
1986Median year homes were built
38%Homes built before 1980
32%Homes rented, not owned
$198,900Median home value
39,454Housing units
103,118People
Half the homes in Whitfield County were built before 1986, and 38 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 32 percent of homes in Whitfield County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 30720 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1983, and ZIP 30740 the newest, 1991.
Typical Prices In Whitfield County
| Job | Size | National Range | Whitfield County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,400 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,750 |
| 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 $5,400, that cap falls short by about $400 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Whitfield County high for cold wave. 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Whitfield 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