Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 04915 ME
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 04915 runs about $1,350 to $5,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1974, older than the Waldo County median of 1983.
1974Median year homes were built
57%Homes built before 1980
28%Homes rented, not owned
$261,900Median home value
$1,009Median gross rent
5,192Housing units
57 percent of homes in 04915 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 28 percent of homes here are rented, against 19 percent across Waldo County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,500, is about 2.1 percent of the median home value of $261,900.
Typical Prices In 04915
| Job | Size | National Range | 04915 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 Waldo County
FEMA rates Waldo 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 Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Maine Rules On Mold
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