Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 48225, Harper Woods MI
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 48225, Harper Woods runs about $1,500 to $6,000 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1955, older than the Wayne County median of 1956.
1955Median year homes were built
94%Homes built before 1980
36%Homes rented, not owned
$140,800Median home value
$1,304Median gross rent
6,271Housing units
94 percent of homes in 48225 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 36 percent of homes here are rented, against 36 percent across Wayne County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,000, is about 4.3 percent of the median home value of $140,800.
Typical Prices In 48225
| Job | Size | National Range | 48225 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 Wayne County
FEMA rates Wayne 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 | Very 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 Harper Woods, Wayne County, Michigan.