Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Lincoln County, NM
A typical professional mold job in Lincoln County runs about $1,300 to $5,150 before rebuild, using the New Mexico nonmetro price level. Below are the 14 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and New Mexico rules.
1985Median year homes were built
40%Homes built before 1980
20%Homes rented, not owned
$212,200Median home value
17,768Housing units
20,227People
Half the homes in Lincoln County were built before 1985, and 40 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 20 percent of homes in Lincoln County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 88348 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1957, and ZIP 88351 the newest, 2003.
Typical Prices In Lincoln County
| Job | Size | National Range | Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Lincoln County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88301 | Lincoln County | 1958 | 77% | $85,000 |
| 88312 | Lincoln County | 1999 | 16% | $339,200 |
| 88316 | Lincoln County | 1995 | 18% | $164,800 |
| 88318 | Lincoln County | 1973 | 59% | Not published |
| 88324 | Lincoln County | 1969 | 54% | Not published |
| 88336 | Lincoln County | 1979 | 53% | Not published |
| 88338 | Lincoln County | 1981 | 46% | Not published |
| 88341 | Lincoln County | 1992 | 28% | $239,600 |
| 88343 | Lincoln County | 1985 | 28% | Not published |
| 88345 | Lincoln County | 1981 | 48% | $232,400 |
| 88346 | Lincoln County | 1987 | 34% | Not published |
| 88348 | Lincoln County | 1957 | 68% | Not published |
| 88351 | Lincoln County | 2003 | 31% | Not published |
| 88355 | Ruidoso | 1979 | 54% | Not published |
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