Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 04103, Portland ME
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 04103, Portland runs about $1,550 to $6,100 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1960, older than the Cumberland County median of 1975.
1960Median year homes were built
71%Homes built before 1980
39%Homes rented, not owned
$421,800Median home value
$1,571Median gross rent
14,336Housing units
71 percent of homes in 04103 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 39 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 1.4 percent of the median home value of $421,800.
Typical Prices In 04103
| Job | Size | National Range | 04103 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
Nearby ZIP Codes In Cumberland County
Part of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine.