Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 02481, Wellesley MA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 02481, Wellesley runs about $1,600 to $6,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1950, older than the Norfolk County median of 1964.
1950Median year homes were built
77%Homes built before 1980
13%Homes rented, not owned
$1,642,700Median home value
$3,064Median gross rent
5,145Housing units
77 percent of homes in 02481 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 13 percent of homes here are rented, against 32 percent across Norfolk County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,500, is about 0.4 percent of the median home value of $1,642,700.
Typical Prices In 02481
| Job | Size | National Range | 02481 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 Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.