Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 07003 NJ
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 07003 runs about $1,700 to $6,750 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1950, older than the Essex County median of 1958.
1950Median year homes were built
82%Homes built before 1980
48%Homes rented, not owned
$447,600Median home value
$1,775Median gross rent
21,692Housing units
82 percent of homes in 07003 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 48 percent of homes here are rented, against 56 percent across Essex County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,750, is about 1.5 percent of the median home value of $447,600.
Typical Prices In 07003
| Job | Size | National Range | 07003 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 Essex County
FEMA rates Essex County high for inland 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Very High |
New Jersey Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Essex County
Part of Essex County, New Jersey.