Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 64501, St. Joseph MO
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 64501, St. Joseph runs about $1,300 to $5,200 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the Buchanan County median of 1964.
1938Median year homes were built
88%Homes built before 1980
53%Homes rented, not owned
$97,400Median home value
$823Median gross rent
5,598Housing units
88 percent of homes in 64501 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.
Most homes here are rented, 53 percent against 35 percent across Buchanan County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,200, is about 5.3 percent of the median home value of $97,400.
Typical Prices In 64501
| Job | Size | National Range | 64501 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,200 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,500 |
| 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 $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,200, that cap falls short by about $200 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Buchanan County
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Buchanan County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
Missouri Rules On Mold
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Part of St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri.