Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 46516, Elkhart IN
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 46516, Elkhart runs about $1,350 to $5,400 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1963, older than the Elkhart County median of 1977.
1963Median year homes were built
70%Homes built before 1980
38%Homes rented, not owned
$150,400Median home value
$986Median gross rent
14,137Housing units
70 percent of homes in 46516 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 38 percent of homes here are rented, against 29 percent across Elkhart County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,400, is about 3.6 percent of the median home value of $150,400.
Typical Prices In 46516
| Job | Size | National Range | 46516 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,400 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,750 |
| 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 | $250 to $900 |
| 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 $5,400, that cap falls short by about $400 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Elkhart County
FEMA rates Elkhart County high for cold wave. 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 | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
Indiana Rules On Mold
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Part of Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana.