Mold Removal Cost And Risk In San Juan County, NM
A typical professional mold job in San Juan County runs about $1,300 to $5,250 before rebuild, using the Farmington, NM price level. Below are the 16 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and New Mexico rules.
1986Median year homes were built
39%Homes built before 1980
30%Homes rented, not owned
$185,100Median home value
48,085Housing units
121,178People
Half the homes in San Juan County were built before 1986, and 39 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 San Juan County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 87037 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1983, and ZIP 87419 the newest, 1995.
Typical Prices In San Juan County
| Job | Size | National Range | San Juan County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,250 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $900 |
| 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 $5,250, that cap falls short by about $250 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates San Juan 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 | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In San Juan County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87037 | San Juan County | 1983 | 43% | $52,600 |
| 87364 | San Juan County | 1983 | 46% | $81,000 |
| 87401 | San Juan County | 1983 | 45% | $202,400 |
| 87402 | Farmington | 1988 | 40% | $269,100 |
| 87410 | San Juan County | 1987 | 40% | $192,600 |
| 87413 | San Juan County | 1986 | 34% | $176,800 |
| 87415 | San Juan County | 1991 | 28% | $197,800 |
| 87416 | San Juan County | 1986 | 38% | $91,300 |
| 87417 | San Juan County | 1991 | 24% | $180,400 |
| 87418 | San Juan County | 1991 | 12% | $199,400 |
| 87419 | San Juan County | 1995 | 19% | Not published |
| 87420 | San Juan County | 1988 | 32% | $101,600 |
| 87421 | San Juan County | 1985 | 44% | $125,500 |
| 87455 | San Juan County | 1986 | 38% | $25,600 |
| 87461 | San Juan County | 1986 | 37% | $29,400 |
| 87499 | San Juan County | 1984 | 40% | $77,300 |
Cities And Towns
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