Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Elk County, KS
A typical professional mold job in Elk County runs about $1,300 to $5,150 before rebuild, using the Kansas nonmetro price level. Below are the 5 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Kansas rules.
1955Median year homes were built
77%Homes built before 1980
22%Homes rented, not owned
$60,900Median home value
1,502Housing units
2,464People
Half the homes in Elk County were built before 1955, and 77 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 22 percent of homes in Elk County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 67353 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 67352 the newest, 1964.
Typical Prices In Elk County
| Job | Size | National Range | Elk County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,150 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,700 to $6,450 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $150 to $500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $850 |
| 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 $5,150, that cap falls short by about $150 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 Elk County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Elk County
Kansas Rules On Mold
Kansas Mold And Insurance Rules
- Most Kansas home policies leave out flood, wear and tear, sewer backup and neglect. KID Home And Renters Shopper's Guide
- Broad form policies cover sudden water leaks and overflow from plumbing and heating. KID Home And Renters Shopper's Guide
- Report the loss fast and make temporary repairs to stop more damage. KID Homeowners Claims Settlement Checklist