Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Sandoval County, NM
A typical professional mold job in Sandoval County runs about $1,450 to $5,750 before rebuild, using the Albuquerque, NM price level. Below are the 19 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and New Mexico rules.
1996Median year homes were built
20%Homes built before 1980
16%Homes rented, not owned
$282,300Median home value
59,759Housing units
151,538People
Half the homes in Sandoval County were built before 1996, and 20 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 16 percent of homes in Sandoval County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 87052 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1976, and ZIP 87144 the newest, 2004.
Typical Prices In Sandoval County
| Job | Size | National Range | Sandoval County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,750 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,900 to $7,150 |
| 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 | $300 to $950 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,750, that cap falls short by about $750 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 Sandoval County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Sandoval County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87001 | Sandoval County | 1982 | 47% | $224,800 |
| 87004 | Sandoval County | 1990 | 38% | $235,200 |
| 87013 | Sandoval County | 1983 | 44% | $77,900 |
| 87018 | Sandoval County | 1985 | 29% | $32,500 |
| 87024 | Sandoval County | 1979 | 52% | $185,600 |
| 87025 | Sandoval County | 1984 | 43% | $436,100 |
| 87027 | Sandoval County | 1982 | 43% | Not published |
| 87041 | Sandoval County | 1988 | 39% | $164,100 |
| 87043 | Sandoval County | 1999 | 9% | $520,200 |
| 87044 | Sandoval County | 1990 | 38% | Not published |
| 87047 | Sandoval County | 1992 | 28% | $399,400 |
| 87048 | Corrales | 1986 | 37% | $552,000 |
| 87052 | Sandoval County | 1976 | 54% | $144,700 |
| 87053 | Sandoval County | 1978 | 55% | $234,900 |
| 87072 | Sandoval County | 1977 | 62% | $205,700 |
| 87083 | Sandoval County | 1988 | 34% | $208,100 |
| 87124 | Rio Rancho Estates | 1992 | 21% | $262,800 |
| 87144 | Rio Rancho | 2004 | 3% | $280,600 |
| 87544 | Sandoval County | 1976 | 54% | $444,700 |
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