Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 50317, Des Moines IA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 50317, Des Moines runs about $1,400 to $5,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1962, older than the Polk County median of 1981.
1962Median year homes were built
75%Homes built before 1980
29%Homes rented, not owned
$165,200Median home value
$1,079Median gross rent
15,193Housing units
75 percent of homes in 50317 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 29 percent of homes here are rented, against 33 percent across Polk County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,500, is about 3.3 percent of the median home value of $165,200.
Typical Prices In 50317
| Job | Size | National Range | 50317 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.