Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Alcorn County, MS
A typical professional mold job in Alcorn County runs about $1,250 to $5,000 before rebuild, using the Mississippi nonmetro price level. Below are the 3 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Mississippi rules.
1981Median year homes were built
48%Homes built before 1980
35%Homes rented, not owned
$132,300Median home value
16,242Housing units
34,500People
Half the homes in Alcorn County were built before 1981, and 48 percent 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 35 percent of homes in Alcorn County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 38834 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1980, and ZIP 38846 the newest, 1987.
Typical Prices In Alcorn County
| Job | Size | National Range | Alcorn County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,250 to $5,000 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,650 to $6,250 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $150 to $500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $850 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $650 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,000, that cap covers the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Alcorn County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Alcorn County
Mississippi Rules On Mold
Mississippi Mold And Insurance Rules
- A home policy usually limits mold coverage. MID Consumer's Quick Guide To Homeowner's Insurance
- Insurers must give a checklist that says whether your home and belongings are insured against mold. MID Regulation 2007-1