Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Mercer County, KY
A typical professional mold job in Mercer County runs about $1,300 to $5,100 before rebuild, using the Kentucky nonmetro price level. Below are the 3 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Kentucky rules.
1978Median year homes were built
54%Homes built before 1980
23%Homes rented, not owned
$189,700Median home value
10,410Housing units
22,824People
Half the homes in Mercer County were built before 1978, and 54 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 23 percent of homes in Mercer County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 40310 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1965, and ZIP 40372 the newest, 1994.
Typical Prices In Mercer County
| Job | Size | National Range | Mercer County 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 Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Mercer County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Mercer County
Kentucky Rules On Mold
Kentucky Mold And Insurance Rules
- Mold is a typical exclusion in a basic home policy. KDOI Consumer Guide For Young Adults
- Some insurers cap mold from a covered loss at an amount such as $5,000. KDOI Auto And Home Rates Guide
- The state cannot force mold coverage, but insurers must clearly tell you about mold exclusions or limits. KDOI Auto And Home Rates Guide