Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Socorro County, NM
A typical professional mold job in Socorro County runs about $1,300 to $5,150 before rebuild, using the New Mexico nonmetro price level. Below are the 10 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and New Mexico rules.
1980Median year homes were built
49%Homes built before 1980
26%Homes rented, not owned
$143,200Median home value
7,642Housing units
16,308People
Half the homes in Socorro County were built before 1980, and 49 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 Socorro County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 87028 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 87062 the newest, 1990.
Typical Prices In Socorro County
| Job | Size | National Range | Socorro 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 Socorro County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Socorro County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87006 | Socorro County | 1987 | 30% | $196,700 |
| 87011 | Socorro County | 1954 | 100% | Not published |
| 87028 | Socorro County | 1938 | 100% | Not published |
| 87062 | Socorro County | 1990 | 39% | $82,200 |
| 87801 | Socorro County | 1978 | 53% | $165,700 |
| 87823 | Socorro County | 1987 | 21% | $135,500 |
| 87825 | Socorro County | 1975 | 55% | $110,800 |
| 87828 | Socorro County | 1984 | 22% | $179,600 |
| 87831 | Socorro County | 1974 | 74% | $156,700 |
| 87832 | Socorro County | 1982 | 46% | $214,800 |
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