Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Davidson County, NC
A typical professional mold job in Davidson County runs about $1,400 to $5,500 before rebuild, using the Winston-Salem, NC price level. Below are the 8 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and North Carolina rules.
1985Median year homes were built
44%Homes built before 1980
26%Homes rented, not owned
$200,100Median home value
75,615Housing units
171,063People
Half the homes in Davidson County were built before 1985, and 44 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 Davidson County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 27292 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1978, and ZIP 27374 the newest, 1995.
Typical Prices In Davidson County
| Job | Size | National Range | Davidson County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $900 |
| 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 $5,500, that cap falls short by about $500 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 Davidson County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Davidson County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27107 | Davidson County | 1983 | 46% | $201,700 |
| 27239 | Davidson County | 1986 | 41% | $175,400 |
| 27292 | Davidson County | 1978 | 54% | $193,300 |
| 27295 | Davidson County | 1985 | 43% | $191,900 |
| 27299 | Davidson County | 1988 | 33% | $200,000 |
| 27351 | Southmont | Not published | 0% | Not published |
| 27360 | Davidson County | 1983 | 46% | $174,500 |
| 27374 | Welcome | 1995 | 14% | Not published |
North Carolina Rules On Mold
North Carolina Mold And Insurance Rules
- The North Carolina guide shows a mold coverage limit of $5,000 for fungi, rot or bacteria. Consumer's Guide to Homeowners Insurance, NCDOI
- That $5,000 is the most paid no matter how many claims you make. Consumer's Guide to Homeowners Insurance, NCDOI
- Licensing. North Carolina does not require a license, certification or registration for mold inspection or cleanup. Indoor Environmental Quality, Dampness, and Mold, NC Division of Public Health
All North Carolina Mold And Insurance Rules lines
North Carolina Department of Insurance
- The North Carolina home insurance guide says the fungi, wet or dry rot and bacteria coverage pays up to 5,000 dollars in total. A Consumer's Guide to Homeowner's Insurance
- That 5,000 dollar total does not grow with more claims or more locations. A Consumer's Guide to Homeowner's Insurance