Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Benton County, IA
A typical professional mold job in Benton County runs about $1,350 to $5,350 before rebuild, using the Cedar Rapids, IA price level. Below are the 16 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Iowa rules.
1965Median year homes were built
65%Homes built before 1980
16%Homes rented, not owned
$198,400Median home value
11,095Housing units
25,698People
Half the homes in Benton County were built before 1965, and 65 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 16 percent of homes in Benton County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 52229 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 52206 the newest, 1999.
Typical Prices In Benton County
| Job | Size | National Range | Benton County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,350 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,650 |
| 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 $5,350, that cap falls short by about $350 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 Benton County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Benton County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52206 | Benton County | 1999 | 30% | $296,300 |
| 52208 | Benton County | 1953 | 82% | $119,700 |
| 52209 | Benton County | 1967 | 69% | $200,300 |
| 52224 | Benton County | 1944 | 89% | $168,800 |
| 52229 | Benton County | 1938 | 73% | $169,900 |
| 52249 | Benton County | 1938 | 87% | $154,400 |
| 52257 | Benton County | 1938 | 83% | Not published |
| 52313 | Benton County | 1938 | 91% | $204,700 |
| 52315 | Benton County | 1960 | 84% | $178,400 |
| 52318 | Benton County | 1960 | 82% | $186,900 |
| 52332 | Benton County | 1989 | 38% | $227,800 |
| 52345 | Urbana | 1994 | 32% | $225,200 |
| 52346 | Benton County | 1961 | 73% | $245,600 |
| 52349 | Benton County | 1960 | 70% | $173,800 |
| 52351 | Walford | 1994 | 23% | $274,500 |
| 52354 | Benton County | 1951 | 61% | $191,300 |
Iowa Rules On Mold
Iowa Mold And Insurance Rules
- Water and sewer backup are not part of a regular home policy. You need special endorsements. Iowa Insurance Division Flood Preparedness
- Flood damage is often left out of home and renter policies. Iowa Insurance Division Flood Preparedness
- The state health agency says mold always starts with water, so fix the water before you clean. Iowa HHS Mold Overview