Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 88265 NM
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 88265 runs about $1,300 to $5,150 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1990, newer than the Lea County median of 1977.
1990Median year homes were built
43%Homes built before 1980
52%Homes rented, not owned
$265,900Median home value
Not publishedMedian gross rent
124Housing units
43 percent of homes in 88265 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, 52 percent against 31 percent across Lea 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, $5,150, is about 1.9 percent of the median home value of $265,900.
Typical Prices In 88265
| Job | Size | National Range | 88265 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 For Lea County
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 |
New Mexico Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Lea County
Part of Lea County, New Mexico.