Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 60126, Elmhurst IL
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 60126, Elmhurst runs about $1,550 to $6,200 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1964, older than the DuPage County median of 1978.
1964Median year homes were built
66%Homes built before 1980
20%Homes rented, not owned
$527,600Median home value
$1,890Median gross rent
18,687Housing units
66 percent of homes in 60126 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 20 percent of homes here are rented, against 27 percent across DuPage County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,200, is about 1.2 percent of the median home value of $527,600.
Typical Prices In 60126
| Job | Size | National Range | 60126 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 DuPage County
FEMA rates DuPage 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 | Relatively High |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Very High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Illinois Rules On Mold
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Part of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois.