Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Los Alamos County, NM
A typical professional mold job in Los Alamos County runs about $1,300 to $5,150 before rebuild, using the New Mexico nonmetro price level. Below are the 1 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and New Mexico rules.
1974Median year homes were built
61%Homes built before 1980
26%Homes rented, not owned
$452,500Median home value
8,660Housing units
19,374People
Half the homes in Los Alamos County were built before 1974, and 61 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 26 percent of homes in Los Alamos County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Typical Prices In Los Alamos County
| Job | Size | National Range | Los Alamos 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 none of the water hazards below as high for Los Alamos County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Los Alamos County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87547 | White Rock | 1973 | 81% | $460,100 |
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