Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 49007, Kalamazoo MI
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 49007, Kalamazoo runs about $1,400 to $5,700 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the Kalamazoo County median of 1975.
1938Median year homes were built
84%Homes built before 1980
75%Homes rented, not owned
$103,400Median home value
$1,017Median gross rent
5,102Housing units
84 percent of homes in 49007 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, 75 percent against 36 percent across Kalamazoo 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, $5,700, is about 5.5 percent of the median home value of $103,400.
Typical Prices In 49007
| Job | Size | National Range | 49007 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,700 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,900 to $7,100 |
| 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 | $300 to $950 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,700, that cap falls short by about $700 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Kalamazoo County
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Kalamazoo County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
Michigan Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Kalamazoo County
Part of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.