Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 46601, South Bend IN
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 46601, South Bend runs about $1,400 to $5,550 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the St. Joseph County median of 1968.
1938Median year homes were built
85%Homes built before 1980
80%Homes rented, not owned
$131,600Median home value
$784Median gross rent
2,862Housing units
85 percent of homes in 46601 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, 80 percent against 31 percent across St. Joseph 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, $5,550, is about 4.2 percent of the median home value of $131,600.
Typical Prices In 46601
| Job | Size | National Range | 46601 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,550 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,950 |
| 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 | $300 to $950 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,550, that cap falls short by about $550 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For St. Joseph County
FEMA rates St. Joseph 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 South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.