Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 70549 LA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 70549 runs about $1,300 to $5,150 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1970, older than the Jefferson Davis Parish median of 1981.
1970Median year homes were built
59%Homes built before 1980
20%Homes rented, not owned
$106,000Median home value
$670Median gross rent
1,664Housing units
59 percent of homes in 70549 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 20 percent of homes here are rented, against 24 percent across Jefferson Davis Parish, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,150, is about 4.9 percent of the median home value of $106,000.
Typical Prices In 70549
| Job | Size | National Range | 70549 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 For Jefferson Davis Parish
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Jefferson Davis Parish.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
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 Jefferson Davis Parish
Part of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.