Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 01527 MA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 01527 runs about $1,550 to $6,150 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1965, older than the Worcester County median of 1966.
1965Median year homes were built
66%Homes built before 1980
26%Homes rented, not owned
$415,600Median home value
$1,507Median gross rent
5,603Housing units
66 percent of homes in 01527 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 26 percent of homes here are rented, against 34 percent across Worcester County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,150, is about 1.5 percent of the median home value of $415,600.
Typical Prices In 01527
| Job | Size | National Range | 01527 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,550 to $6,150 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,050 to $7,700 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,050 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $800 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,150, that cap falls short by about $1,150 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Worcester County
FEMA rates Worcester 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 | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
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