Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 02215, Boston MA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 02215, Boston runs about $1,600 to $6,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1952, newer than the Suffolk County median of 1948.
1952Median year homes were built
68%Homes built before 1980
92%Homes rented, not owned
$683,800Median home value
$2,385Median gross rent
9,390Housing units
68 percent of homes in 02215 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, 92 percent against 63 percent across Suffolk 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 1.0 percent of the median home value of $683,800.
Typical Prices In 02215
| Job | Size | National Range | 02215 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 Suffolk County
FEMA rates Suffolk County high for inland flooding, coastal 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 High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
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Part of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.