Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Benton County, MS
A typical professional mold job in Benton County runs about $1,400 to $5,550 before rebuild, using the Memphis, TN-MS-AR price level. Below are the 4 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
17%Homes rented, not owned
$109,300Median home value
4,100Housing units
7,592People
Half the homes in Benton 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 17 percent of homes in Benton County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 38603 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1974, and ZIP 38633 the newest, 1984.
Typical Prices In Benton County
| Job | Size | National Range | Benton County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,550 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,900 |
| 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 | $300 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,550, that cap falls short by about $550 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Benton County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Benton 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