Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Durham County, NC
A typical professional mold job in Durham County runs about $1,450 to $5,850 before rebuild, using the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC price level. Below are the 8 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and North Carolina rules.
1993Median year homes were built
32%Homes built before 1980
45%Homes rented, not owned
$351,700Median home value
149,150Housing units
329,405People
Half the homes in Durham County were built before 1993, and 32 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 45 percent of homes in Durham County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 27701 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1973, and ZIP 27703 the newest, 2004.
Typical Prices In Durham County
| Job | Size | National Range | Durham County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,850 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,950 to $7,300 |
| 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 $5,850, that cap falls short by about $850 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 Durham County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Durham County
Cities And Towns
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