Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 49503, Grand Rapids MI
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 49503, Grand Rapids runs about $1,450 to $5,750 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the Kent County median of 1976.
1938Median year homes were built
74%Homes built before 1980
63%Homes rented, not owned
$224,100Median home value
$1,207Median gross rent
19,017Housing units
74 percent of homes in 49503 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, 63 percent against 30 percent across Kent 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, $5,750, is about 2.6 percent of the median home value of $224,100.
Typical Prices In 49503
| Job | Size | National Range | 49503 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,750 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,900 to $7,150 |
| 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 $5,750, that cap falls short by about $750 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Kent County
FEMA rates Kent County high for inland flooding, cold wave, 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 High |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Michigan Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Kent County
Part of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.