Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 40737 KY
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 40737 runs about $1,300 to $5,100 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1991, the same as the Laurel County median.
1991Median year homes were built
37%Homes built before 1980
14%Homes rented, not owned
$134,900Median home value
$770Median gross rent
550Housing units
37 percent of homes in 40737 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 14 percent of homes here are rented, against 29 percent across Laurel County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,100, is about 3.8 percent of the median home value of $134,900.
Typical Prices In 40737
| Job | Size | National Range | 40737 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,100 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,700 to $6,400 |
| 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 $5,100, that cap falls short by about $100 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Laurel County
FEMA rates Laurel 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 Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Kentucky Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Laurel County
Part of Laurel County, Kentucky.