Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 96781 HI
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 96781 runs about $1,600 to $6,400 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1977, older than the Hawaii County median of 1988.
1977Median year homes were built
54%Homes built before 1980
17%Homes rented, not owned
$787,700Median home value
$1,495Median gross rent
888Housing units
54 percent of homes in 96781 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 17 percent of homes here are rented, against 27 percent across Hawaii County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,400, is about 0.8 percent of the median home value of $787,700.
Typical Prices In 96781
| Job | Size | National Range | 96781 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,600 to $6,400 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,150 to $8,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $650 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,050 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $850 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,400, that cap falls short by about $1,400 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Hawaii County
FEMA rates Hawaii County high for inland flooding. 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 High |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
Hawaii Rules On Mold
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