Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 04858 ME
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 04858 runs about $1,350 to $5,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1981, newer than the Knox County median of 1973.
1981Median year homes were built
48%Homes built before 1980
10%Homes rented, not owned
$305,200Median home value
$1,063Median gross rent
865Housing units
48 percent of homes in 04858 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 22 percent across Knox County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,500, is about 1.8 percent of the median home value of $305,200.
Typical Prices In 04858
| Job | Size | National Range | 04858 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,850 |
| 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 | $250 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,500, that cap falls short by about $500 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Knox County
FEMA rates Knox 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 | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Maine Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Knox County
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