Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 70501, Lafayette LA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 70501, Lafayette runs about $1,300 to $5,250 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1972, older than the Lafayette Parish median of 1988.
1972Median year homes were built
66%Homes built before 1980
58%Homes rented, not owned
$117,200Median home value
$867Median gross rent
12,657Housing units
66 percent of homes in 70501 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, 58 percent against 34 percent across Lafayette 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, $5,250, is about 4.5 percent of the median home value of $117,200.
Typical Prices In 70501
| Job | Size | National Range | 70501 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,250 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,550 |
| 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 $5,250, that cap falls short by about $250 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Lafayette Parish
FEMA rates Lafayette Parish high for 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively 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 Lafayette Parish
Part of Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.