Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 08542, Princeton NJ
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 08542, Princeton runs about $1,550 to $6,200 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the Mercer County median of 1967.
1938Median year homes were built
67%Homes built before 1980
64%Homes rented, not owned
$754,800Median home value
$2,398Median gross rent
1,294Housing units
67 percent of homes in 08542 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, 64 percent against 38 percent across Mercer 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, $6,200, is about 0.8 percent of the median home value of $754,800.
Typical Prices In 08542
| Job | Size | National Range | 08542 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,550 to $6,200 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,050 to $7,750 |
| 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 $1,050 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $850 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,200, that cap falls short by about $1,200 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Mercer County
FEMA rates Mercer County high for inland flooding, hurricane, 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 Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Very High |
New Jersey Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Mercer County
Part of Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey.