Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 70075, Meraux LA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 70075, Meraux runs about $1,400 to $5,550 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1989, newer than the St. Bernard Parish median of 1980.
1989Median year homes were built
28%Homes built before 1980
13%Homes rented, not owned
$225,800Median home value
Not publishedMedian gross rent
1,889Housing units
28 percent of homes in 70075 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 13 percent of homes here are rented, against 30 percent across St. Bernard Parish, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,550, is about 2.5 percent of the median home value of $225,800.
Typical Prices In 70075
| Job | Size | National Range | 70075 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 St. Bernard Parish
FEMA rates St. Bernard 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 | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 St. Bernard Parish
Part of St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.