Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 71301, Alexandria LA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 71301, Alexandria runs about $1,300 to $5,150 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1958, older than the Rapides Parish median of 1980.
1958Median year homes were built
80%Homes built before 1980
50%Homes rented, not owned
$156,700Median home value
$919Median gross rent
9,173Housing units
80 percent of homes in 71301 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, 50 percent against 35 percent across Rapides 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, $5,150, is about 3.3 percent of the median home value of $156,700.
Typical Prices In 71301
| Job | Size | National Range | 71301 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 Rapides Parish
FEMA rates Rapides Parish high for 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 | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Rapides Parish
Part of Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.