Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Boone County, IA
A typical professional mold job in Boone County runs about $1,350 to $5,350 before rebuild, using the Ames, IA price level. Below are the 8 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Iowa rules.
1957Median year homes were built
72%Homes built before 1980
19%Homes rented, not owned
$191,200Median home value
12,005Housing units
26,669People
Half the homes in Boone County were built before 1957, and 72 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 19 percent of homes in Boone County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 50031 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 50276 the newest, 1967.
Typical Prices In Boone County
| Job | Size | National Range | Boone 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 Boone County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Boone County
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