Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Lamar County, MS
A typical professional mold job in Lamar County runs about $1,300 to $5,250 before rebuild, using the Hattiesburg, MS price level. Below are the 4 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Mississippi rules.
1999Median year homes were built
20%Homes built before 1980
32%Homes rented, not owned
$218,700Median home value
27,523Housing units
65,081People
Half the homes in Lamar County were built before 1999, and 20 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 32 percent of homes in Lamar County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 39455 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1993, and ZIP 39475 the newest, 1999.
Typical Prices In Lamar County
| Job | Size | National Range | Lamar County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,250 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,550 |
| 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 $5,250, that cap falls short by about $250 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 Lamar County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Lamar 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