Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Calcasieu Parish, LA
A typical professional mold job in Calcasieu Parish runs about $1,300 to $5,150 before rebuild, using the Lake Charles, LA price level. Below are the 13 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Louisiana rules.
1988Median year homes were built
42%Homes built before 1980
28%Homes rented, not owned
$208,500Median home value
94,462Housing units
208,668People
Half the homes in Calcasieu Parish were built before 1988, and 42 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 28 percent of homes in Calcasieu Parish are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 70646 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1957, and ZIP 70647 the newest, 2004.
Typical Prices In Calcasieu Parish
| Job | Size | National Range | Calcasieu Parish Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,150 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,700 to $6,450 |
| 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 $5,150, that cap falls short by about $150 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Calcasieu Parish high for inland flooding, coastal flooding, hurricane, cold wave. 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 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Calcasieu Parish
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70601 | Lake Charles | 1971 | 61% | $164,300 |
| 70605 | Calcasieu Parish | 1995 | 33% | $293,800 |
| 70607 | Calcasieu Parish | 1989 | 40% | $171,700 |
| 70611 | Calcasieu Parish | 2000 | 21% | $249,400 |
| 70615 | Calcasieu Parish | 1981 | 48% | $128,500 |
| 70633 | Calcasieu Parish | 1985 | 45% | $195,300 |
| 70646 | Calcasieu Parish | 1957 | 67% | $189,600 |
| 70647 | Calcasieu Parish | 2004 | 21% | $251,400 |
| 70661 | Calcasieu Parish | 1991 | 32% | $84,400 |
| 70663 | Calcasieu Parish | 1979 | 52% | $174,300 |
| 70665 | Calcasieu Parish | 2004 | 23% | $229,800 |
| 70668 | Calcasieu Parish | 1980 | 50% | $141,800 |
| 70669 | Calcasieu Parish | 1982 | 48% | $160,800 |
Cities And Towns
Louisiana Rules On Mold
Who May Do Mold Work
Louisiana requires a mold remediation license from the State Licensing Board for Contractors when a mold remediation job is worth more than $7,500. The license holder must complete board approved training in mold remediation and assessment. The state does not issue a separate license for mold inspectors.
Louisiana law bars a licensed mold remediation contractor from doing both the mold assessment and the remediation on the same property. It also bars owning a share of both the company that assesses and the company that remediates the same property. You can look up any contractor by name or license number in the board’s contractor search.
Louisiana Mold And Insurance Rules
- Licensing is required in Louisiana. Mold cleanup jobs over $7,500 need a state contractor license and 24 hours of training. LSLBC Exams And Classifications
- The state health department says mold cleanup workers must hold a Mold Remediation Contractor's License from the state board. LDH Mold Brochure
- Check your policy or ask your agent about mold coverage. LDH Mold Brochure