Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 01002, Amherst Town MA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 01002, Amherst Town runs about $1,500 to $6,000 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1974, newer than the Hampshire County median of 1970.
1974Median year homes were built
62%Homes built before 1980
51%Homes rented, not owned
$449,000Median home value
$1,561Median gross rent
11,089Housing units
62 percent of homes in 01002 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, 51 percent against 31 percent across Hampshire 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, $6,000, is about 1.3 percent of the median home value of $449,000.
Typical Prices In 01002
| Job | Size | National Range | 01002 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| 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 $6,000, that cap falls short by about $1,000 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Hampshire County
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Hampshire County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
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Part of Amherst Town, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.