Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 49958 MI
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 49958 runs about $1,350 to $5,350 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1960, newer than the Houghton County median of 1959.
1960Median year homes were built
65%Homes built before 1980
5%Homes rented, not owned
$157,100Median home value
Not publishedMedian gross rent
747Housing units
65 percent of homes in 49958 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 5 percent of homes here are rented, against 29 percent across Houghton County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,350, is about 3.4 percent of the median home value of $157,100.
Typical Prices In 49958
| Job | Size | National Range | 49958 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,350 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,650 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,350, that cap falls short by about $350 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Houghton County
FEMA rates Houghton County high for winter weather. 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 Low |
| Coastal flooding | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Michigan Rules On Mold
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Part of Houghton County, Michigan.