Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 28801, Asheville NC
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 28801, Asheville runs about $1,450 to $5,800 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1963, older than the Buncombe County median of 1989.
1963Median year homes were built
63%Homes built before 1980
63%Homes rented, not owned
$481,400Median home value
$1,130Median gross rent
8,490Housing units
63 percent of homes in 28801 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, 63 percent against 36 percent across Buncombe 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, $5,800, is about 1.2 percent of the median home value of $481,400.
Typical Prices In 28801
| Job | Size | National Range | 28801 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,800 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,950 to $7,250 |
| 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 $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 $5,800, that cap falls short by about $800 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Buncombe County
FEMA rates Buncombe County high for cold wave. 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 | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
North Carolina Rules On Mold
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Part of Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.