Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Santa Fe County, NM
A typical professional mold job in Santa Fe County runs about $1,500 to $5,950 before rebuild, using the Santa Fe, NM price level. Below are the 12 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and New Mexico rules.
1989Median year homes were built
34%Homes built before 1980
29%Homes rented, not owned
$416,900Median home value
77,686Housing units
155,175People
Half the homes in Santa Fe County were built before 1989, and 34 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 29 percent of homes in Santa Fe County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 87501 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1971, and ZIP 87507 the newest, 1997.
Typical Prices In Santa Fe County
| Job | Size | National Range | Santa Fe County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,500 to $5,950 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,000 to $7,400 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $800 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,950, that cap falls short by about $950 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Santa Fe 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 Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Santa Fe County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87010 | Santa Fe County | 1983 | 42% | $450,000 |
| 87015 | Santa Fe County | 1993 | 13% | $263,200 |
| 87056 | Santa Fe County | 1991 | 13% | $197,300 |
| 87501 | Santa Fe County | 1971 | 62% | $649,100 |
| 87505 | Santa Fe County | 1981 | 49% | $484,100 |
| 87506 | Santa Fe County | 1993 | 27% | $523,600 |
| 87507 | Santa Fe County | 1997 | 18% | $333,300 |
| 87508 | Santa Fe County | 1996 | 11% | $529,000 |
| 87522 | Santa Fe County | 1976 | 58% | $219,400 |
| 87535 | Santa Fe County | 1991 | 37% | $428,100 |
| 87540 | Santa Fe County | 1993 | 36% | $685,900 |
| 87567 | Cuartelez | 1972 | 57% | $284,200 |
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