Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 70801, Baton Rouge LA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 70801, Baton Rouge runs about $1,350 to $5,450 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 2000, newer than the East Baton Rouge Parish median of 1983.
2000Median year homes were built
50%Homes built before 1980
100%Homes rented, not owned
Not publishedMedian home value
$1,679Median gross rent
240Housing units
50 percent of homes in 70801 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.
Most homes here are rented, 100 percent against 41 percent across East Baton Rouge Parish. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Typical Prices In 70801
| Job | Size | National Range | 70801 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,450 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,800 |
| 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 | $250 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,450, that cap falls short by about $450 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For East Baton Rouge Parish
FEMA rates East Baton Rouge Parish high for inland 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 Low |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
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.
Nearby ZIP Codes In East Baton Rouge Parish
Part of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.