Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 47901, Lafayette IN
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 47901, Lafayette runs about $1,400 to $5,600 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the Tippecanoe County median of 1986.
1938Median year homes were built
77%Homes built before 1980
90%Homes rented, not owned
$257,400Median home value
$954Median gross rent
2,875Housing units
77 percent of homes in 47901 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, 90 percent against 46 percent across Tippecanoe 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, $5,600, is about 2.2 percent of the median home value of $257,400.
Typical Prices In 47901
| Job | Size | National Range | 47901 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,600 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $7,000 |
| 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 $5,600, that cap falls short by about $600 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Tippecanoe County
FEMA rates Tippecanoe County high for 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Indiana Rules On Mold
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Part of Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana.