Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 70354 LA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 70354 runs about $1,300 to $5,100 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1979, older than the Lafourche Parish median of 1981.
1979Median year homes were built
51%Homes built before 1980
27%Homes rented, not owned
$102,000Median home value
$797Median gross rent
1,741Housing units
51 percent of homes in 70354 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 27 percent of homes here are rented, against 22 percent across Lafourche Parish, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,100, is about 5.0 percent of the median home value of $102,000.
Typical Prices In 70354
| Job | Size | National Range | 70354 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,100 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,700 to $6,400 |
| 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 $5,100, that cap falls short by about $100 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Lafourche Parish
FEMA rates Lafourche Parish high for hurricane. 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 Low |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Lafourche Parish
Part of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.