Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Pearl River County, MS
A typical professional mold job in Pearl River 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.
1990Median year homes were built
35%Homes built before 1980
17%Homes rented, not owned
$174,500Median home value
25,137Housing units
56,781People
Half the homes in Pearl River County were built before 1990, and 35 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 Pearl River County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 39466 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1987, and ZIP 39426 the newest, 1992.
Typical Prices In Pearl River County
| Job | Size | National Range | Pearl River 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 Pearl River County high for hurricane. 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 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Pearl River 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