Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 01103, Springfield MA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 01103, Springfield runs about $1,450 to $5,750 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the Hampden County median of 1958.
1938Median year homes were built
87%Homes built before 1980
92%Homes rented, not owned
$148,000Median home value
$1,053Median gross rent
1,728Housing units
87 percent of homes in 01103 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, 92 percent against 38 percent across Hampden 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, $5,750, is about 3.9 percent of the median home value of $148,000.
Typical Prices In 01103
| Job | Size | National Range | 01103 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 $7,200 |
| 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 $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 Hampden County
FEMA rates Hampden County high for inland 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 | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
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Part of Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.