Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Sagadahoc County, ME
A typical professional mold job in Sagadahoc County runs about $1,550 to $6,100 before rebuild, using the Portland-South Portland, ME price level. Below are the 8 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Maine rules.
1977Median year homes were built
54%Homes built before 1980
22%Homes rented, not owned
$300,200Median home value
19,109Housing units
37,093People
Half the homes in Sagadahoc County were built before 1977, and 54 percent 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 22 percent of homes in Sagadahoc County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 04530 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1948, and ZIP 04287 the newest, 1988.
Typical Prices In Sagadahoc County
| Job | Size | National Range | Sagadahoc County 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 Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Sagadahoc County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Sagadahoc County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04008 | Sagadahoc County | 1985 | 39% | $335,000 |
| 04086 | Sagadahoc County | 1982 | 47% | $327,700 |
| 04287 | Sagadahoc County | 1988 | 32% | $257,300 |
| 04357 | Sagadahoc County | 1976 | 56% | $246,900 |
| 04530 | Sagadahoc County | 1948 | 70% | $306,900 |
| 04548 | Sagadahoc County | 1977 | 53% | $417,100 |
| 04562 | Sagadahoc County | 1986 | 43% | $335,400 |
| 04579 | Sagadahoc County | 1982 | 48% | $249,500 |
Maine Rules On Mold
Maine Mold And Insurance Rules
- Most home policies give little or no mold coverage. Maine suggests asking about a mold endorsement. Maine Bureau Of Insurance Consumer's Guide
- A Maine owner was denied storm coverage because poor windows and old rot and mold caused the water damage. Maine Superintendent Storm Damage Release
- Maine CDC says landlords and tenants share the job of stopping mold in rentals. Maine Toolkit For Mold In Rental Properties