Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Buchanan County, IA
A typical professional mold job in Buchanan County runs about $1,250 to $5,050 before rebuild, using the Iowa nonmetro price level. Below are the 10 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Iowa rules.
1971Median year homes were built
65%Homes built before 1980
19%Homes rented, not owned
$171,400Median home value
8,946Housing units
20,645People
Half the homes in Buchanan County were built before 1971, 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 19 percent of homes in Buchanan County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 50607 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 52210 the newest, 1977.
Typical Prices In Buchanan County
| Job | Size | National Range | Buchanan County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,250 to $5,050 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,700 to $6,300 |
| 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 $650 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,050, that cap falls short by about $50 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 Buchanan County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Buchanan County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50607 | Buchanan County | 1938 | 91% | $153,100 |
| 50629 | Buchanan County | 1971 | 66% | $193,900 |
| 50641 | Buchanan County | 1975 | 63% | $159,200 |
| 50644 | Buchanan County | 1972 | 61% | $174,000 |
| 50650 | Buchanan County | 1958 | 77% | $105,400 |
| 50654 | Buchanan County | 1956 | 61% | $176,700 |
| 50682 | Buchanan County | 1968 | 75% | $181,600 |
| 52210 | Buchanan County | 1977 | 51% | $167,900 |
| 52326 | Quasqueton | 1974 | 64% | $127,200 |
| 52329 | Buchanan County | 1959 | 80% | $171,400 |
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