Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Cass County, IA
A typical professional mold job in Cass County runs about $1,250 to $5,050 before rebuild, using the Iowa nonmetro price level. Below are the 8 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Iowa rules.
1954Median year homes were built
81%Homes built before 1980
28%Homes rented, not owned
$133,300Median home value
6,397Housing units
13,115People
Half the homes in Cass County were built before 1954, and 81 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 28 percent of homes in Cass County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 50274 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 50022 the newest, 1957.
Typical Prices In Cass County
| Job | Size | National Range | Cass 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 Cass County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Cass County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50020 | Cass County | 1945 | 80% | $121,400 |
| 50022 | Cass County | 1957 | 80% | $145,600 |
| 50274 | Cass County | 1938 | 93% | $126,800 |
| 50843 | Cass County | 1938 | 94% | $81,700 |
| 50853 | Cass County | 1947 | 83% | $210,700 |
| 51535 | Cass County | 1938 | 79% | $135,500 |
| 51544 | Cass County | 1938 | 85% | $84,500 |
| 51552 | Cass County | 1950 | 87% | $110,000 |
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