Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 07026, Garfield NJ
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 07026, Garfield runs about $1,700 to $6,750 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1954, older than the Bergen County median of 1959.
1954Median year homes were built
83%Homes built before 1980
55%Homes rented, not owned
$454,300Median home value
$1,612Median gross rent
12,234Housing units
83 percent of homes in 07026 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, 55 percent against 35 percent across Bergen County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,750, is about 1.5 percent of the median home value of $454,300.
Typical Prices In 07026
| Job | Size | National Range | 07026 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,700 to $6,750 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,250 to $8,450 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $250 to $700 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $350 to $1,150 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $350 to $900 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,750, that cap falls short by about $1,750 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Bergen County
FEMA rates Bergen County high for inland flooding, coastal flooding, 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
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively High |
| Coastal flooding | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Very High |
New Jersey Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Bergen County
Part of Garfield, Bergen County, New Jersey.