Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 21866, Smith Island MD
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 21866, Smith Island runs about $1,450 to $5,750 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1957, older than the Somerset County median of 1984.
1957Median year homes were built
58%Homes built before 1980
0%Homes rented, not owned
$95,700Median home value
Not publishedMedian gross rent
96Housing units
58 percent of homes in 21866 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 0 percent of homes here are rented, against 31 percent across Somerset County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,750, is about 6.0 percent of the median home value of $95,700.
Typical Prices In 21866
| Job | Size | National Range | 21866 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,750 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,900 to $7,150 |
| 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 | $300 to $950 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,750, that cap falls short by about $750 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Somerset County
FEMA rates Somerset County high for coastal flooding. 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 | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
Maryland Rules On Mold
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Part of Somerset County, Maryland.