Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 96796, Waimea HI
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 96796, Waimea runs about $1,600 to $6,400 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1972, older than the Kauai County median of 1983.
1972Median year homes were built
72%Homes built before 1980
55%Homes rented, not owned
$573,900Median home value
$1,664Median gross rent
848Housing units
72 percent of homes in 96796 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.
Most homes here are rented, 55 percent against 33 percent across Kauai County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,400, is about 1.1 percent of the median home value of $573,900.
Typical Prices In 96796
| Job | Size | National Range | 96796 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 Kauai County
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Kauai County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | No Rating |
| Winter weather | Not Applicable |
Hawaii Rules On Mold
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