Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 01129, Springfield MA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 01129, Springfield runs about $1,450 to $5,750 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1968, newer than the Hampden County median of 1958.
1968Median year homes were built
77%Homes built before 1980
20%Homes rented, not owned
$239,200Median home value
$1,325Median gross rent
2,699Housing units
77 percent of homes in 01129 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 20 percent of homes here are rented, against 38 percent across Hampden County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,750, is about 2.4 percent of the median home value of $239,200.
Typical Prices In 01129
| Job | Size | National Range | 01129 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.