Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Bingham County, ID
A typical professional mold job in Bingham County runs about $1,400 to $5,500 before rebuild, using the Idaho nonmetro price level. Below are the 9 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Idaho rules.
1977Median year homes were built
55%Homes built before 1980
19%Homes rented, not owned
$258,000Median home value
17,268Housing units
48,993People
Half the homes in Bingham County were built before 1977, and 55 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 19 percent of homes in Bingham County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 83210 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1967, and ZIP 83274 the newest, 1985.
Typical Prices In Bingham County
| Job | Size | National Range | Bingham County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,900 |
| 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 | $300 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,500, that cap falls short by about $500 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Bingham County high for winter weather. 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 Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Bingham County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83203 | Fort Hall | Not published | 0% | Not published |
| 83210 | Bingham County | 1967 | 70% | $181,500 |
| 83215 | Atomic City | 1974 | 75% | Not published |
| 83218 | Basalt | 1970 | 80% | $267,900 |
| 83221 | Bingham County | 1978 | 54% | $250,200 |
| 83236 | Bingham County | 1973 | 64% | $277,700 |
| 83262 | Bingham County | 1974 | 62% | $193,600 |
| 83274 | Bingham County | 1985 | 46% | $328,000 |
| 83277 | Bingham County | 1984 | 34% | $194,400 |
Idaho Rules On Mold
Idaho Mold And Insurance Rules
- Idaho has no state law that requires mold checks or sets cleanup standards. Idaho DHW Mold
- Licensing does not apply in Idaho rentals. No state agency regulates mold inspection or removal there. Idaho Attorney General Landlord And Tenant Manual
- Landlords usually fix leaks. Renters must vent and dry moisture in the unit. Idaho DHW Mold
- The Insurance Department cannot adjust your claim. It checks that the insurer follows the law and your policy. Idaho DOI Home And Renters Claims