Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 55118, West St. Paul MN
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 55118, West St. Paul runs about $1,550 to $6,300 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1972, older than the Dakota County median of 1988.
1972Median year homes were built
63%Homes built before 1980
33%Homes rented, not owned
$331,800Median home value
$1,215Median gross rent
13,751Housing units
63 percent of homes in 55118 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 33 percent of homes here are rented, against 25 percent across Dakota County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,300, is about 1.9 percent of the median home value of $331,800.
Typical Prices In 55118
| Job | Size | National Range | 55118 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,550 to $6,300 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,100 to $7,850 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $650 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,050 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $850 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,300, that cap falls short by about $1,300 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Dakota County
FEMA rates Dakota County high for 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Minnesota Rules On Mold
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Part of West St. Paul, Dakota County, Minnesota.