Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Lea County, NM
A typical professional mold job in Lea County runs about $1,300 to $5,150 before rebuild, using the New Mexico nonmetro price level. Below are the 10 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and New Mexico rules.
1977Median year homes were built
55%Homes built before 1980
30%Homes rented, not owned
$176,000Median home value
28,125Housing units
73,154People
Half the homes in Lea County were built before 1977, and 55 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 30 percent of homes in Lea County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 88114 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1949, and ZIP 88242 the newest, 1994.
Typical Prices In Lea County
| Job | Size | National Range | Lea County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,150 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,700 to $6,450 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $150 to $500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $850 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,150, that cap falls short by about $150 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Lea County high for 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Lea County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88114 | Lea County | 1949 | 54% | Not published |
| 88231 | Lea County | 1973 | 68% | $151,800 |
| 88240 | Lea County | 1977 | 54% | $177,200 |
| 88242 | Lea County | 1994 | 26% | $218,700 |
| 88252 | Lea County | 1963 | 76% | $105,400 |
| 88260 | Lea County | 1974 | 65% | $174,200 |
| 88262 | Lea County | 1974 | 100% | Not published |
| 88264 | Lea County | Not published | 0% | Not published |
| 88265 | Lea County | 1990 | 43% | $265,900 |
| 88267 | Lea County | 1958 | 64% | $104,300 |
New Mexico Rules On Mold
New Mexico Mold And Insurance Rules
- Licensing. New Mexico has no laws or state agency that regulates mold or can force a cleanup. Mold, New Mexico Department of Health
- The state health department does not test for mold or settle landlord and tenant fights over it. Mold, New Mexico Department of Health
- Dry wet areas and items within 24 to 48 hours to keep mold from growing. Mold, New Mexico Department of Health