Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 70071, Lutcher LA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 70071, Lutcher runs about $1,400 to $5,550 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1974, older than the St. James Parish median of 1985.
1974Median year homes were built
59%Homes built before 1980
10%Homes rented, not owned
$193,600Median home value
Not publishedMedian gross rent
1,419Housing units
59 percent of homes in 70071 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 10 percent of homes here are rented, against 15 percent across St. James Parish, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,550, is about 2.9 percent of the median home value of $193,600.
Typical Prices In 70071
| Job | Size | National Range | 70071 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. James Parish
FEMA rates St. James Parish high for coastal flooding, 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 High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Very 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. James Parish
Part of St. James Parish, Louisiana.