Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 52728, Buffalo IA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 52728, Buffalo runs about $1,350 to $5,350 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1952, older than the Scott County median of 1972.
1952Median year homes were built
87%Homes built before 1980
22%Homes rented, not owned
$118,300Median home value
$812Median gross rent
473Housing units
87 percent of homes in 52728 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 22 percent of homes here are rented, against 30 percent across Scott County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,350, is about 4.5 percent of the median home value of $118,300.
Typical Prices In 52728
| Job | Size | National Range | 52728 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,350 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,700 |
| 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 | $250 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,350, that cap falls short by about $350 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Scott County
FEMA rates Scott County high for 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 Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Iowa Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Scott County
Part of Scott County, Iowa.