Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Washoe County, NV
A typical professional mold job in Washoe County runs about $1,500 to $6,050 before rebuild, using the Reno, NV price level. Below are the 26 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Nevada rules.
1990Median year homes were built
36%Homes built before 1980
40%Homes rented, not owned
$496,600Median home value
213,392Housing units
491,770People
Half the homes in Washoe County were built before 1990, and 36 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 40 percent of homes in Washoe County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 89405 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1953, and ZIP 89557 the newest, 2012.
Typical Prices In Washoe County
| Job | Size | National Range | Washoe County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,500 to $6,050 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,000 to $7,600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $800 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,050, that cap falls short by about $1,050 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Washoe County high for inland flooding, 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 High |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Very High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Washoe County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89402 | Crystal Bay | 1971 | 63% | $2,000,001 |
| 89405 | Washoe County | 1953 | 100% | Not published |
| 89412 | Washoe County | 1958 | 60% | Not published |
| 89424 | Washoe County | 1981 | 44% | $53,800 |
| 89431 | Sparks | 1972 | 71% | $332,000 |
| 89433 | Sun Valley | 1989 | 34% | $321,000 |
| 89436 | Sparks | 2004 | 3% | $546,600 |
| 89439 | Washoe County | 2000 | 21% | $762,800 |
| 89441 | Spanish Springs | 2003 | 4% | $624,000 |
| 89442 | Washoe County | 1983 | 44% | $117,100 |
| 89450 | Incline Village | Not published | 0% | Not published |
| 89451 | Incline Village | 1980 | 51% | $1,324,900 |
| 89501 | Reno | 1974 | 58% | $379,800 |
| 89502 | Reno | 1976 | 63% | $389,200 |
| 89503 | Reno | 1976 | 58% | $441,800 |
| 89506 | Washoe County | 1998 | 29% | $377,500 |
| 89508 | Washoe County | 2001 | 13% | $429,900 |
| 89509 | Reno | 1975 | 63% | $670,700 |
| 89510 | Washoe County | 1988 | 33% | $569,800 |
| 89511 | Washoe County | 1996 | 19% | $903,300 |
| 89512 | Reno | 1981 | 48% | $318,400 |
| 89519 | Washoe County | 1992 | 23% | $869,600 |
| 89521 | Washoe County | 2006 | 10% | $629,900 |
| 89523 | Reno | 1999 | 6% | $569,300 |
| 89557 | Reno | 2012 | 0% | Not published |
| 89704 | Washoe County | 1981 | 48% | $608,500 |
Cities And Towns
Nevada Rules On Mold
Nevada Mold And Insurance Rules
- The Nevada Division of Insurance posts free copies of the home policy forms used by the 10 largest insurance groups so you can read the mold terms yourself. Home policy forms, Nevada Division of Insurance
- Nevada home sellers must answer a question about past or current mold on the state disclosure form. Seller's Real Property Disclosure Form 547, Nevada Real Estate Division
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Nevada Division of Insurance
- Nevada posts free copies of the home policy forms used by the 10 largest home insurance groups in the state. Policy Forms Used by the 10 Largest Home Insurance Groups in Nevada