Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Wayne County, IL
A typical professional mold job in Wayne County runs about $1,300 to $5,250 before rebuild, using the Illinois nonmetro price level. Below are the 12 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Illinois rules.
1973Median year homes were built
60%Homes built before 1980
21%Homes rented, not owned
$109,400Median home value
7,699Housing units
15,994People
Half the homes in Wayne County were built before 1973, and 60 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 21 percent of homes in Wayne County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 62843 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 62809 the newest, 2002.
Typical Prices In Wayne County
| Job | Size | National Range | Wayne County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,250 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $150 to $500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $850 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,250, that cap falls short by about $250 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Wayne County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Wayne County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62446 | Wayne County | 1984 | 45% | $98,200 |
| 62809 | Wayne County | 2002 | 22% | $113,000 |
| 62823 | Wayne County | 1966 | 60% | $120,200 |
| 62833 | Wayne County | 1967 | 68% | Not published |
| 62837 | Wayne County | 1971 | 64% | $105,400 |
| 62842 | Wayne County | 1982 | 47% | $110,100 |
| 62843 | Wayne County | 1938 | 81% | Not published |
| 62850 | Wayne County | 1957 | 70% | Not published |
| 62851 | Wayne County | 1990 | 26% | $95,800 |
| 62878 | Wayne County | 1938 | 75% | $76,100 |
| 62886 | Wayne County | 1976 | 60% | $109,000 |
| 62895 | Wayne County | 1980 | 50% | $117,100 |
Illinois Rules On Mold
Illinois Mold And Insurance Rules
- Mold from slow leaks, humidity or drainage problems is probably not covered. IDOI Mold Facts
- In Illinois, mold from water used after a covered fire or lightning loss is covered up to the full policy limit. IDOI Mold Facts
- Some insurers cap mold claims at a set amount, such as $5,000. IDOI Mold Facts
- Some insurers exclude mold but sell it back for an extra charge. IDOI Mold Facts
- Licensing is not required for mold remediators in Illinois, and there are no state standards for them. IDOI Mold Facts
All Illinois Mold And Insurance Rules lines
Illinois Department of Insurance
- Whether mold is covered depends on what caused it and on your policy. Mold Facts
- Mold from long term seepage, humidity, condensation or drainage problems would probably not be covered. Mold Facts
- In Illinois mold from water damage after a covered fire or lightning loss is covered up to the full policy limit. Mold Facts
- Some insurers cap mold claims at a set dollar amount such as 5,000 dollars. Mold Facts
- Some insurers exclude all mold but sell a buy back endorsement that adds some mold coverage for extra money. Mold Facts