Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 50014 IA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 50014 runs about $1,350 to $5,350 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1997, newer than the Story County median of 1983.
1997Median year homes were built
29%Homes built before 1980
63%Homes rented, not owned
$312,700Median home value
$1,083Median gross rent
14,860Housing units
29 percent of homes in 50014 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, 63 percent against 44 percent across Story 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, $5,350, is about 1.7 percent of the median home value of $312,700.
Typical Prices In 50014
| Job | Size | National Range | 50014 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 $6,650 |
| 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 Story County
FEMA rates Story 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 Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Iowa Rules On Mold
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Part of Story County, Iowa.