Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Jefferson Davis County, MS
A typical professional mold job in Jefferson Davis County runs about $1,250 to $5,000 before rebuild, using the Mississippi nonmetro price level. Below are the 5 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Mississippi rules.
1984Median year homes were built
43%Homes built before 1980
18%Homes rented, not owned
$87,100Median home value
5,665Housing units
11,183People
Half the homes in Jefferson Davis County were built before 1984, and 43 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 18 percent of homes in Jefferson Davis County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 39656 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1976, and ZIP 39421 the newest, 1991.
Typical Prices In Jefferson Davis County
| Job | Size | National Range | Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Jefferson Davis 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