Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 55802, Duluth MN
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 55802, Duluth runs about $1,350 to $5,350 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1959, older than the St. Louis County median of 1962.
1959Median year homes were built
74%Homes built before 1980
66%Homes rented, not owned
$479,700Median home value
$596Median gross rent
1,529Housing units
74 percent of homes in 55802 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, 66 percent against 28 percent across St. Louis 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, $5,350, is about 1.1 percent of the median home value of $479,700.
Typical Prices In 55802
| Job | Size | National Range | 55802 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,350 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,650 |
| 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 | $250 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,350, that cap falls short by about $350 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For St. Louis County
FEMA rates St. Louis 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 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Very High |
| Winter weather | Very High |
Minnesota Rules On Mold
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Part of Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota.