Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 60637, Chicago IL
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 60637, Chicago runs about $1,550 to $6,200 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1949, older than the Cook County median of 1961.
1949Median year homes were built
79%Homes built before 1980
74%Homes rented, not owned
$243,700Median home value
$1,170Median gross rent
26,717Housing units
79 percent of homes in 60637 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, 74 percent against 43 percent across Cook 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, $6,200, is about 2.5 percent of the median home value of $243,700.
Typical Prices In 60637
| Job | Size | National Range | 60637 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,550 to $6,200 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,050 to $7,750 |
| 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 $1,050 |
| 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 $6,200, that cap falls short by about $1,200 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Cook County
FEMA rates Cook County high for inland flooding, cold wave, 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 | Very High |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Very High |
| Winter weather | Very High |
Illinois Rules On Mold
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