Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 50702, Waterloo IA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 50702, Waterloo runs about $1,300 to $5,200 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1959, older than the Black Hawk County median of 1966.
1959Median year homes were built
85%Homes built before 1980
41%Homes rented, not owned
$145,800Median home value
$926Median gross rent
9,722Housing units
85 percent of homes in 50702 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 41 percent of homes here are rented, against 35 percent across Black Hawk County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,200, is about 3.6 percent of the median home value of $145,800.
Typical Prices In 50702
| Job | Size | National Range | 50702 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,200 |
| 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 $5,200, that cap falls short by about $200 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Black Hawk County
FEMA rates Black Hawk County high for 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 Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Iowa Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Black Hawk County
Part of Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa.