Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 70053, Gretna LA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 70053, Gretna runs about $1,400 to $5,550 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1965, older than the Jefferson Parish median of 1975.
1965Median year homes were built
75%Homes built before 1980
54%Homes rented, not owned
$225,700Median home value
$1,017Median gross rent
7,865Housing units
75 percent of homes in 70053 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, 54 percent against 38 percent across Jefferson Parish. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,550, is about 2.5 percent of the median home value of $225,700.
Typical Prices In 70053
| Job | Size | National Range | 70053 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,550 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,950 |
| 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 $5,550, that cap falls short by about $550 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Jefferson Parish
FEMA rates Jefferson Parish high for inland flooding, coastal flooding, hurricane, cold wave, winter weather. 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 | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
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 Parish
Part of Gretna, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.