Mold Removal Cost In New Bedford, MA
A typical professional mold job in New Bedford runs about $1,550 to $6,100 before rebuild. New Bedford sits in Bristol County.
1938Median year homes were built
83%Homes built before 1980
60%Homes rented, not owned
$324,400Median home value
44,468Housing units
100,731People
Half the homes in New Bedford were built before 1938, and 83 percent 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 in New Bedford are rented, 60 percent. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Typical Prices In New Bedford
| Job | Size | National Range | New Bedford Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,550 to $6,100 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,050 to $7,650 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $800 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,100, that cap falls short by about $1,100 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Bristol County high for inland 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 | Relatively High |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |