Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 20742, College Park MD

A typical professional mold job in ZIP 20742, College Park runs about $1,650 to $6,550 before rebuild.

Not publishedMedian year homes were built

100%Homes built before 1980

100%Homes rented, not owned

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36Housing units

Neighborhood figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20742 from Census ACS 2019 to 2023. Remediation pay in this metro is $23.26 an hour, BLS May 2025 wage survey.

100 percent of homes in 20742 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 38 percent across Prince George's County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.

Typical Prices In 20742

JobSizeNational Range20742 Estimate
Mold Remediationa typical professional job$1,500 to $6,000$1,650 to $6,550
Mold Remediationan attic$2,000 to $7,500$2,200 to $8,150
Mold Inspection and Testinga visual inspection$200 to $600$200 to $650
Mold Inspection and Testingan inspection with samples$300 to $1,000$350 to $1,100
Mold Inspection and Testinga clearance test$300 to $800$350 to $850

Estimate is the national range times 108.9 divided by 100, the price level for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, rounded to $50. National ranges from Remediational cost guide, price level from BEA Regional Price Parities 2024.

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

HazardFEMA Risk Rating
Inland floodingRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Low
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherVery High

Source FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, county level.

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