Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 20912, Takoma Park MD
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 20912, Takoma Park runs about $1,650 to $6,550 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1955, older than the Montgomery County median of 1980.
1955Median year homes were built
86%Homes built before 1980
57%Homes rented, not owned
$671,400Median home value
$1,452Median gross rent
10,140Housing units
86 percent of homes in 20912 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, 57 percent against 35 percent across Montgomery County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,550, is about 1.0 percent of the median home value of $671,400.
Typical Prices In 20912
| Job | Size | National Range | 20912 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 Takoma Park, Montgomery County, Maryland.