Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Scott County, MS
A typical professional mold job in Scott County runs about $1,350 to $5,350 before rebuild, using the Jackson, MS price level. Below are the 4 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Mississippi rules.
1989Median year homes were built
36%Homes built before 1980
28%Homes rented, not owned
$89,900Median home value
11,423Housing units
27,754People
Half the homes in Scott County were built before 1989, and 36 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 28 percent of homes in Scott County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 39359 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1976, and ZIP 39092 the newest, 1992.
Typical Prices In Scott County
| Job | Size | National Range | Scott County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,350 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,700 |
| 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 $5,350, that cap falls short by about $350 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 Scott 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 Scott 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