Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 39740 MS
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 39740 runs about $1,250 to $5,000 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1987, newer than the Lowndes County median of 1981.
1987Median year homes were built
42%Homes built before 1980
21%Homes rented, not owned
$154,500Median home value
$743Median gross rent
2,251Housing units
42 percent of homes in 39740 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 21 percent of homes here are rented, against 38 percent across Lowndes County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,000, is about 3.2 percent of the median home value of $154,500.
Typical Prices In 39740
| Job | Size | National Range | 39740 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 For Lowndes County
FEMA rates Lowndes County high for cold wave. 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 | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
Mississippi Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Lowndes County
Part of Lowndes County, Mississippi.