Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 04419 ME
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 04419 runs about $1,450 to $5,800 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1996, newer than the Penobscot County median of 1977.
1996Median year homes were built
19%Homes built before 1980
15%Homes rented, not owned
$234,600Median home value
$1,173Median gross rent
1,318Housing units
19 percent of homes in 04419 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 15 percent of homes here are rented, against 30 percent across Penobscot County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,800, is about 2.5 percent of the median home value of $234,600.
Typical Prices In 04419
| Job | Size | National Range | 04419 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,800 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,950 to $7,250 |
| 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 $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 $5,800, that cap falls short by about $800 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Penobscot County
FEMA rates Penobscot 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Very High |
Maine Rules On Mold
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