Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Cascade County, MT
A typical professional mold job in Cascade County runs about $1,450 to $5,800 before rebuild, using the Great Falls, MT price level. Below are the 15 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Montana rules.
1969Median year homes were built
67%Homes built before 1980
30%Homes rented, not owned
$243,300Median home value
39,248Housing units
84,601People
Half the homes in Cascade County were built before 1969, 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 30 percent of homes in Cascade County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 59477 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1944, and ZIP 59485 the newest, 1989.
Typical Prices In Cascade County
| Job | Size | National Range | Cascade County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,800 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,950 to $7,250 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $950 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,800, that cap falls short by about $800 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Cascade County high for cold wave, winter weather. 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 | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Very High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Cascade County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59401 | Great Falls | 1947 | 88% | $206,100 |
| 59404 | Cascade County | 1975 | 60% | $272,300 |
| 59405 | Cascade County | 1970 | 66% | $236,800 |
| 59412 | Cascade County | 1977 | 56% | $236,100 |
| 59414 | Black Eagle | 1949 | 93% | $179,800 |
| 59421 | Cascade County | 1983 | 46% | $337,200 |
| 59443 | Cascade County | 1975 | 55% | $273,100 |
| 59463 | Cascade County | 1974 | 53% | $333,900 |
| 59465 | Cascade County | 1963 | 73% | $205,600 |
| 59472 | Cascade County | 1973 | 62% | $267,500 |
| 59477 | Cascade County | 1944 | 86% | $193,900 |
| 59480 | Cascade County | 1953 | 73% | $268,800 |
| 59483 | Cascade County | 1973 | 64% | $425,000 |
| 59485 | Cascade County | 1989 | 36% | $289,000 |
| 59487 | Cascade County | 1976 | 59% | $213,200 |
Cities And Towns
Montana Rules On Mold
Montana Mold And Insurance Rules
- Under the Montana Mold Disclosure Act, a seller or landlord who knows a building has mold must tell the buyer or renter before or when the contract is signed. MCA 70-16-703, Montana Mold Disclosure Act
- A Montana seller or landlord who gives the state mold disclosure and shares known test results is shielded from lawsuits over mold in the building. MCA 70-16-703, Montana Mold Disclosure Act
- Montana's health department says mold in a home you own is your job to fix. Mold, Montana DPHHS
- For Montana renters, the landlord must make repairs to keep the home fit to live in. Mold, Montana DPHHS