Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 50144 IA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 50144 runs about $1,250 to $5,050 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1962, older than the Decatur County median of 1968.
1962Median year homes were built
66%Homes built before 1980
36%Homes rented, not owned
$122,200Median home value
$544Median gross rent
1,312Housing units
66 percent of homes in 50144 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 36 percent of homes here are rented, against 32 percent across Decatur County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,050, is about 4.1 percent of the median home value of $122,200.
Typical Prices In 50144
| Job | Size | National Range | 50144 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 For Decatur County
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Decatur County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
Iowa Rules On Mold
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Part of Decatur County, Iowa.