Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 28098, Lowell NC
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 28098, Lowell runs about $1,450 to $5,850 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1964, older than the Gaston County median of 1982.
1964Median year homes were built
66%Homes built before 1980
25%Homes rented, not owned
$153,300Median home value
$1,152Median gross rent
1,685Housing units
66 percent of homes in 28098 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 25 percent of homes here are rented, against 34 percent across Gaston County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,850, is about 3.8 percent of the median home value of $153,300.
Typical Prices In 28098
| Job | Size | National Range | 28098 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 $950 |
| 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 For Gaston County
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Gaston County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
North Carolina Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Gaston County
Part of Gaston County, North Carolina.