Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 04491 ME
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 04491 runs about $1,350 to $5,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1956, older than the Washington County median of 1975.
1956Median year homes were built
78%Homes built before 1980
7%Homes rented, not owned
$112,500Median home value
Not publishedMedian gross rent
149Housing units
78 percent of homes in 04491 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 7 percent of homes here are rented, against 22 percent across Washington County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,500, is about 4.9 percent of the median home value of $112,500.
Typical Prices In 04491
| Job | Size | National Range | 04491 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 Washington County
FEMA rates Washington 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 | Relatively High |
Maine Rules On Mold
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