Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 10550, Mount Vernon NY
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 10550, Mount Vernon runs about $1,700 to $6,750 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1956, older than the Westchester County median of 1958.
1956Median year homes were built
79%Homes built before 1980
72%Homes rented, not owned
$482,600Median home value
$1,451Median gross rent
16,865Housing units
79 percent of homes in 10550 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, 72 percent against 38 percent across Westchester 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, $6,750, is about 1.4 percent of the median home value of $482,600.
Typical Prices In 10550
| Job | Size | National Range | 10550 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,700 to $6,750 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,250 to $8,450 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $250 to $700 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $350 to $1,150 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $350 to $900 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,750, that cap falls short by about $1,750 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Westchester County
FEMA rates Westchester County high for inland flooding, hurricane, cold wave, 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 High |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Very High |
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.
Nearby ZIP Codes In Westchester County
Part of Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York.