Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 59636, Helena West Side MT

A typical professional mold job in ZIP 59636, Helena West Side runs about $1,450 to $5,750 before rebuild.

Not publishedMedian year homes were built

100%Homes built before 1980

100%Homes rented, not owned

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12Housing units

Neighborhood figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59636 from Census ACS 2019 to 2023.

100 percent of homes in 59636 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, 100 percent against 30 percent across Lewis and Clark County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.

Typical Prices In 59636

JobSizeNational Range59636 Estimate
Mold Remediationa typical professional job$1,500 to $6,000$1,450 to $5,750
Mold Remediationan attic$2,000 to $7,500$1,900 to $7,200
Mold Inspection and Testinga visual inspection$200 to $600$200 to $550
Mold Inspection and Testingan inspection with samples$300 to $1,000$300 to $950
Mold Inspection and Testinga clearance test$300 to $800$300 to $750

Estimate is the national range times 95.7 divided by 100, the price level for Helena, MT, rounded to $50. National ranges from Remediational cost guide, price level from BEA Regional Price Parities 2024.

The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,750, that cap falls short by about $750 at the top of that range. Read the form

Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Lewis and Clark County

FEMA rates Lewis and Clark 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

HazardFEMA Risk Rating
Inland floodingRelatively Low
Coastal floodingNot Applicable
HurricaneNot Applicable
Cold waveRelatively High
Winter weatherVery High

Source FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, county level.

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Helena West Side, Lewis and Clark County