Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Colfax County, NE
A typical professional mold job in Colfax County runs about $1,300 to $5,200 before rebuild, using the Nebraska nonmetro price level. Below are the 4 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Nebraska rules.
1970Median year homes were built
68%Homes built before 1980
24%Homes rented, not owned
$128,800Median home value
3,996Housing units
10,541People
Half the homes in Colfax County were built before 1970, and 68 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 24 percent of homes in Colfax County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 68641 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1943, and ZIP 68661 the newest, 1976.
Typical Prices In Colfax County
| Job | Size | National Range | Colfax County 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 $6,450 |
| 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 Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Colfax County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Colfax County
Nebraska Rules On Mold
Nebraska Mold And Insurance Rules
- The Nebraska Department of Insurance says home policies generally do not cover mold or water damage from neglect, leaks or flooding. Homeowners Insurance Guide, Nebraska Department of Insurance
- Licensing. Nebraska does not license mold workers, so the state sets no training or method for mold cleanup. Is Mold Affecting Your Health, Nebraska DHHS