Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Madison County, IA
A typical professional mold job in Madison County runs about $1,400 to $5,500 before rebuild, using the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA price level. Below are the 12 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Iowa rules.
1977Median year homes were built
55%Homes built before 1980
19%Homes rented, not owned
$236,900Median home value
7,031Housing units
16,760People
Half the homes in Madison County were built before 1977, and 55 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 Madison County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 50155 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1940, and ZIP 50061 the newest, 2002.
Typical Prices In Madison County
| Job | Size | National Range | Madison County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,900 |
| 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 | $300 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,500, that cap falls short by about $500 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 Madison 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 Madison County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50033 | Bevington | 1968 | 57% | Not published |
| 50061 | Madison County | 2002 | 30% | $516,600 |
| 50070 | Madison County | 1966 | 67% | $187,500 |
| 50072 | Madison County | 1979 | 51% | $298,500 |
| 50149 | Madison County | 1942 | 75% | $143,900 |
| 50155 | Madison County | 1940 | 91% | $93,900 |
| 50218 | Patterson | 1974 | 57% | $106,600 |
| 50222 | Madison County | 1968 | 63% | $233,800 |
| 50240 | Madison County | 1987 | 43% | $297,200 |
| 50257 | Madison County | 1942 | 70% | $218,000 |
| 50261 | Madison County | 1979 | 53% | $318,600 |
| 50273 | Madison County | 1977 | 54% | $216,100 |
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