Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Washington County, MS
A typical professional mold job in Washington County runs about $1,250 to $5,000 before rebuild, using the Mississippi nonmetro price level. Below are the 7 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Mississippi rules.
1973Median year homes were built
67%Homes built before 1980
43%Homes rented, not owned
$99,300Median home value
20,894Housing units
43,674People
Half the homes in Washington County were built before 1973, and 67 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 43 percent of homes in Washington County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 38703 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1969, and ZIP 38744 the newest, 2000.
Typical Prices In Washington County
| Job | Size | National Range | Washington 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 none of the water hazards below as high for Washington County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Washington County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38701 | Washington County | 1972 | 69% | $118,200 |
| 38703 | Washington County | 1969 | 71% | $77,500 |
| 38722 | Washington County | 1979 | 52% | $77,500 |
| 38744 | Washington County | 2000 | 21% | $101,400 |
| 38748 | Washington County | 1978 | 55% | $88,300 |
| 38756 | Washington County | 1976 | 59% | $109,700 |
| 38760 | Metcalfe | 1973 | 74% | $79,500 |
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