Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Shelby County, KY
A typical professional mold job in Shelby County runs about $1,400 to $5,600 before rebuild, using the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN price level. Below are the 5 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Kentucky rules.
1992Median year homes were built
37%Homes built before 1980
26%Homes rented, not owned
$277,500Median home value
19,216Housing units
48,599People
Half the homes in Shelby County were built before 1992, and 37 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 26 percent of homes in Shelby County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 40065 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1990, and ZIP 40067 the newest, 1995.
Typical Prices In Shelby County
| Job | Size | National Range | Shelby County 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 Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Shelby 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 Shelby 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