Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 01901, Lynn MA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 01901, Lynn runs about $1,600 to $6,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1948, older than the Essex County median of 1960.
1948Median year homes were built
67%Homes built before 1980
97%Homes rented, not owned
$343,200Median home value
$1,193Median gross rent
1,289Housing units
67 percent of homes in 01901 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, 97 percent against 36 percent across Essex 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, $6,500, is about 1.9 percent of the median home value of $343,200.
Typical Prices In 01901
| Job | Size | National Range | 01901 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,600 to $6,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,150 to $8,100 |
| 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 | $300 to $1,100 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $850 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,500, that cap falls short by about $1,500 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Essex County
FEMA rates Essex County high for inland flooding, coastal flooding, hurricane. 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 | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
Nearby ZIP Codes In Essex County
Part of Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.