Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 40299, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) KY
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 40299, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) runs about $1,400 to $5,600 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1992, newer than the Jefferson County median of 1971.
1992Median year homes were built
39%Homes built before 1980
26%Homes rented, not owned
$274,900Median home value
$1,290Median gross rent
17,567Housing units
39 percent of homes in 40299 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 26 percent of homes here are rented, against 38 percent across Jefferson County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,600, is about 2.0 percent of the median home value of $274,900.
Typical Prices In 40299
| Job | Size | National Range | 40299 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,600 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $7,000 |
| 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 $5,600, that cap falls short by about $600 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Jefferson County
FEMA rates Jefferson County high for inland flooding, cold wave, 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 High |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Kentucky Rules On Mold
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Part of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Jefferson County, Kentucky.