Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 20899, Gaithersburg MD
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 20899, Gaithersburg runs about $1,650 to $6,550 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1985, newer than the Montgomery County median of 1980.
1985Median year homes were built
20%Homes built before 1980
100%Homes rented, not owned
Not publishedMedian home value
$835Median gross rent
89Housing units
20 percent of homes in 20899 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.
Most homes here are rented, 100 percent against 35 percent across Montgomery County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Typical Prices In 20899
| Job | Size | National Range | 20899 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,650 to $6,550 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,200 to $8,150 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $650 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $350 to $1,100 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $350 to $850 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,550, that cap falls short by about $1,550 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Montgomery County
FEMA rates Montgomery County high for inland flooding, 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 High |
| Coastal flooding | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Very High |
Maryland Rules On Mold
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Part of Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland.