Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 02446, Brookline MA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 02446, Brookline runs about $1,600 to $6,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1942, older than the Norfolk County median of 1964.
1942Median year homes were built
85%Homes built before 1980
64%Homes rented, not owned
$1,172,800Median home value
$2,757Median gross rent
15,298Housing units
85 percent of homes in 02446 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, 64 percent against 32 percent across Norfolk 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 $1,172,800.
Typical Prices In 02446
| Job | Size | National Range | 02446 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 Norfolk County
FEMA rates Norfolk County high for inland flooding, coastal flooding. 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 High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
Nearby ZIP Codes In Norfolk County
Part of Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.