Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 66608, Topeka KS
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 66608, Topeka runs about $1,350 to $5,350 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1955, older than the Shawnee County median of 1971.
1955Median year homes were built
68%Homes built before 1980
39%Homes rented, not owned
$77,500Median home value
$843Median gross rent
2,484Housing units
68 percent of homes in 66608 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 39 percent of homes here are rented, against 33 percent across Shawnee County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,350, is about 6.9 percent of the median home value of $77,500.
Typical Prices In 66608
| Job | Size | National Range | 66608 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 Shawnee County
FEMA rates Shawnee 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 | No Rating |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Very High |
Kansas Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Shawnee County
Part of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.