Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Washington County, NE
A typical professional mold job in Washington County runs about $1,400 to $5,500 before rebuild, using the Omaha, NE-IA price level. Below are the 6 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Nebraska rules.
1978Median year homes were built
54%Homes built before 1980
18%Homes rented, not owned
$278,300Median home value
8,665Housing units
20,989People
Half the homes in Washington County were built before 1978, and 54 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 18 percent of homes in Washington County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 68029 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 68023 the newest, 1989.
Typical Prices In Washington County
| Job | Size | National Range | Washington County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,900 |
| 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 | $300 to $900 |
| 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 $5,500, that cap falls short by about $500 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 Washington County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Washington 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