Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 04040 ME
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 04040 runs about $1,550 to $6,100 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1983, newer than the Cumberland County median of 1975.
1983Median year homes were built
47%Homes built before 1980
9%Homes rented, not owned
$243,600Median home value
$795Median gross rent
2,128Housing units
47 percent of homes in 04040 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 9 percent of homes here are rented, against 30 percent across Cumberland County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,100, is about 2.5 percent of the median home value of $243,600.
Typical Prices In 04040
| Job | Size | National Range | 04040 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,550 to $6,100 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,050 to $7,650 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $800 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,100, that cap falls short by about $1,100 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Cumberland County
FEMA rates Cumberland County high for winter weather. 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 Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Very High |
Maine Rules On Mold
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