Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Canyon County, ID
A typical professional mold job in Canyon County runs about $1,500 to $5,900 before rebuild, using the Boise City, ID price level. Below are the 10 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Idaho rules.
1998Median year homes were built
32%Homes built before 1980
25%Homes rented, not owned
$350,300Median home value
85,583Housing units
242,405People
Half the homes in Canyon County were built before 1998, and 32 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 25 percent of homes in Canyon County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 83656 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1976, and ZIP 83607 the newest, 2003.
Typical Prices In Canyon County
| Job | Size | National Range | Canyon County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,500 to $5,900 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,950 to $7,400 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $800 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,900, that cap falls short by about $900 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Canyon 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Very High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Canyon County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83605 | Caldwell | 1987 | 45% | $300,900 |
| 83607 | Canyon County | 2003 | 24% | $385,100 |
| 83626 | Canyon County | 1977 | 58% | $312,500 |
| 83644 | Canyon County | 2003 | 16% | $392,000 |
| 83651 | Canyon County | 1988 | 43% | $312,500 |
| 83656 | Notus | 1976 | 57% | $238,600 |
| 83660 | Canyon County | 1981 | 50% | $363,600 |
| 83676 | Canyon County | 1991 | 39% | $311,200 |
| 83686 | Canyon County | 2000 | 25% | $381,800 |
| 83687 | Canyon County | 2000 | 24% | $369,700 |
Cities And Towns
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