Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 02139, Cambridge MA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 02139, Cambridge runs about $1,600 to $6,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the Middlesex County median of 1961.
1938Median year homes were built
75%Homes built before 1980
68%Homes rented, not owned
$1,066,200Median home value
$2,613Median gross rent
16,930Housing units
75 percent of homes in 02139 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, 68 percent against 38 percent across Middlesex 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 0.6 percent of the median home value of $1,066,200.
Typical Prices In 02139
| Job | Size | National Range | 02139 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 Middlesex County
FEMA rates Middlesex 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 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
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Part of Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.