Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 02451, Waltham MA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 02451, Waltham runs about $1,600 to $6,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1967, newer than the Middlesex County median of 1961.
1967Median year homes were built
70%Homes built before 1980
41%Homes rented, not owned
$709,200Median home value
$2,537Median gross rent
7,852Housing units
70 percent of homes in 02451 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 41 percent of homes here are rented, against 38 percent across Middlesex County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,500, is about 0.9 percent of the median home value of $709,200.
Typical Prices In 02451
| Job | Size | National Range | 02451 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 |
Nearby ZIP Codes In Middlesex County
Part of Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.