Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 48312, Sterling Heights MI
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 48312, Sterling Heights runs about $1,500 to $6,000 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1972, older than the Macomb County median of 1975.
1972Median year homes were built
69%Homes built before 1980
25%Homes rented, not owned
$253,700Median home value
$1,176Median gross rent
14,282Housing units
69 percent of homes in 48312 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 25 percent of homes here are rented, against 25 percent across Macomb County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,000, is about 2.4 percent of the median home value of $253,700.
Typical Prices In 48312
| Job | Size | National Range | 48312 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| 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 $1,000 |
| 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 $6,000, that cap falls short by about $1,000 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Macomb County
FEMA rates Macomb 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 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Very High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Michigan Rules On Mold
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Part of Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan.