Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 12202, Albany NY
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 12202, Albany runs about $1,500 to $5,950 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the Albany County median of 1964.
1938Median year homes were built
89%Homes built before 1980
74%Homes rented, not owned
$139,800Median home value
$1,012Median gross rent
5,434Housing units
89 percent of homes in 12202 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.
Most homes here are rented, 74 percent against 43 percent across Albany County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,950, is about 4.3 percent of the median home value of $139,800.
Typical Prices In 12202
| Job | Size | National Range | 12202 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 $7,450 |
| 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 For Albany County
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Albany County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | No Rating |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
New York Rules On Mold
Who May Do Mold Work
New York licenses mold assessors, mold remediation contractors and mold abatement workers under Article 32 of the state Labor Law. The rules apply to mold jobs larger than 10 square feet. Some owners who do the work on their own homes are exempt.
The same person may not do both the assessment and the remediation on the same property. The assessor writes the plan, a separate licensed contractor does the work, and the assessor checks the result. You can check a license with the Department of Labor’s search for licensed mold contractors.
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