Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Custer County, NE
A typical professional mold job in Custer County runs about $1,300 to $5,200 before rebuild, using the Nebraska nonmetro price level. Below are the 11 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Nebraska rules.
1958Median year homes were built
74%Homes built before 1980
29%Homes rented, not owned
$160,500Median home value
5,331Housing units
10,544People
Half the homes in Custer County were built before 1958, and 74 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 29 percent of homes in Custer County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 68814 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 68881 the newest, 1999.
Typical Prices In Custer County
| Job | Size | National Range | Custer 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 Custer County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Custer County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68813 | Custer County | 1950 | 77% | $261,400 |
| 68814 | Custer County | 1938 | 86% | $98,500 |
| 68822 | Custer County | 1968 | 70% | $151,400 |
| 68825 | Custer County | 1965 | 67% | $189,400 |
| 68828 | Custer County | 1938 | 90% | $115,900 |
| 68855 | Custer County | 1955 | 72% | $212,500 |
| 68856 | Custer County | 1963 | 74% | $194,600 |
| 68860 | Custer County | 1958 | 54% | $58,600 |
| 68874 | Custer County | 1938 | 85% | $95,500 |
| 68881 | Custer County | 1999 | 15% | Not published |
| 69120 | Custer County | 1962 | 74% | $134,900 |
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