Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 08732, Island Heights NJ
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 08732, Island Heights runs about $1,700 to $6,750 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1951, older than the Ocean County median of 1981.
1951Median year homes were built
72%Homes built before 1980
7%Homes rented, not owned
$496,800Median home value
$2,036Median gross rent
829Housing units
72 percent of homes in 08732 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 7 percent of homes here are rented, against 20 percent across Ocean County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,750, is about 1.4 percent of the median home value of $496,800.
Typical Prices In 08732
| Job | Size | National Range | 08732 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 Ocean County
FEMA rates Ocean County high for inland flooding, coastal flooding, hurricane, 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 High |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Very High |
New Jersey Rules On Mold
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