Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 20708, South Laurel MD
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 20708, South Laurel runs about $1,650 to $6,550 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1976, older than the Prince George's County median of 1977.
1976Median year homes were built
61%Homes built before 1980
65%Homes rented, not owned
$431,500Median home value
$1,796Median gross rent
11,023Housing units
61 percent of homes in 20708 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, 65 percent against 38 percent across Prince George's 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 1.5 percent of the median home value of $431,500.
Typical Prices In 20708
| Job | Size | National Range | 20708 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 Prince George's County
FEMA rates Prince George's 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 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Very High |
Maryland Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Prince George's County
Part of South Laurel, Prince George's County, Maryland.