Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Leavenworth County, KS
A typical professional mold job in Leavenworth County runs about $1,400 to $5,550 before rebuild, using the Kansas City, MO-KS price level. Below are the 8 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Kansas rules.
1982Median year homes were built
47%Homes built before 1980
31%Homes rented, not owned
$260,600Median home value
31,589Housing units
82,493People
Half the homes in Leavenworth County were built before 1982, and 47 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 31 percent of homes in Leavenworth County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 66048 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1970, and ZIP 66027 the newest, 2000.
Typical Prices In Leavenworth County
| Job | Size | National Range | Leavenworth County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,550 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,950 |
| 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 $950 |
| 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 $5,550, that cap falls short by about $550 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Leavenworth 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 | No Rating |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Leavenworth County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66007 | Leavenworth County | 1998 | 24% | $353,000 |
| 66012 | Leavenworth County | 1980 | 50% | $248,000 |
| 66020 | Leavenworth County | 1982 | 46% | $291,900 |
| 66027 | Leavenworth | 2000 | 31% | Not published |
| 66043 | Lansing | 1987 | 32% | $246,500 |
| 66048 | Leavenworth County | 1970 | 61% | $203,700 |
| 66052 | Leavenworth County | 1977 | 55% | $338,500 |
| 66086 | Leavenworth County | 1991 | 40% | $288,800 |
Cities And Towns
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