Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Lake County, MT
A typical professional mold job in Lake County runs about $1,350 to $5,500 before rebuild, using the Montana nonmetro price level. Below are the 12 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Montana rules.
1986Median year homes were built
43%Homes built before 1980
26%Homes rented, not owned
$369,200Median home value
16,457Housing units
32,073People
Half the homes in Lake County were built before 1986, and 43 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 26 percent of homes in Lake County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 59863 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1974, and ZIP 59911 the newest, 1994.
Typical Prices In Lake County
| Job | Size | National Range | Lake County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,850 |
| 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 $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,500, that cap falls short by about $500 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Lake County high for 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 Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Lake County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59824 | Lake County | 1979 | 51% | $325,000 |
| 59855 | Pablo | 1986 | 34% | $127,200 |
| 59860 | Lake County | 1984 | 45% | $386,100 |
| 59863 | Lake County | 1974 | 91% | Not published |
| 59864 | Lake County | 1985 | 44% | $271,700 |
| 59865 | Lake County | 1982 | 47% | $310,400 |
| 59910 | Lake County | 1993 | 23% | $606,200 |
| 59911 | Lake County | 1994 | 28% | $608,000 |
| 59914 | Lake County | 1982 | 46% | $937,500 |
| 59915 | Lake County | 1990 | 29% | Not published |
| 59929 | Lake County | 1985 | 47% | $252,800 |
| 59931 | Lake County | 1987 | 35% | $1,015,600 |
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