Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Simpson County, MS
A typical professional mold job in Simpson County runs about $1,350 to $5,350 before rebuild, using the Jackson, MS price level. Below are the 6 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Mississippi rules.
1984Median year homes were built
45%Homes built before 1980
20%Homes rented, not owned
$111,600Median home value
11,661Housing units
25,817People
Half the homes in Simpson County were built before 1984, and 45 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 20 percent of homes in Simpson County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 39062 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1971, and ZIP 39149 the newest, 1986.
Typical Prices In Simpson County
| Job | Size | National Range | Simpson 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 Simpson County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Simpson 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