Mold Removal Cost In Worcester, MA
A typical professional mold job in Worcester runs about $1,550 to $6,150 before rebuild. Worcester sits in Worcester County.
1951Median year homes were built
77%Homes built before 1980
58%Homes rented, not owned
$339,500Median home value
85,371Housing units
205,501People
Half the homes in Worcester were built before 1951, and 77 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 Worcester are rented, 58 percent. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Typical Prices In Worcester
| Job | Size | National Range | Worcester Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,550 to $6,150 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,050 to $7,700 |
| 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 $1,050 |
| 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 $6,150, that cap falls short by about $1,150 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Worcester County high for inland flooding, hurricane, cold wave. 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 | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |