Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 50311, Des Moines IA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 50311, Des Moines runs about $1,400 to $5,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the Polk County median of 1981.
1938Median year homes were built
84%Homes built before 1980
52%Homes rented, not owned
$228,000Median home value
$1,019Median gross rent
7,180Housing units
84 percent of homes in 50311 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.
Most homes here are rented, 52 percent against 33 percent across Polk County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,500, is about 2.4 percent of the median home value of $228,000.
Typical Prices In 50311
| Job | Size | National Range | 50311 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 For Polk County
FEMA rates Polk County high for cold wave, winter weather. Water from these events is where mold claims start, and flood water is a separate policy. FloodSmart says mold damage is not covered under standard NFIP flood policies. FloodSmart
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Iowa Rules On Mold
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Part of Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.