Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Johnston County, NC
A typical professional mold job in Johnston County runs about $1,450 to $5,900 before rebuild, using the Raleigh-Cary, NC price level. Below are the 10 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and North Carolina rules.
1999Median year homes were built
23%Homes built before 1980
23%Homes rented, not owned
$267,600Median home value
88,314Housing units
226,623People
Half the homes in Johnston County were built before 1999, and 23 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 23 percent of homes in Johnston County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 27568 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1980, and ZIP 27527 the newest, 2009.
Typical Prices In Johnston County
| Job | Size | National Range | Johnston County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,900 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,950 to $7,350 |
| 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 $5,900, that cap falls short by about $900 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Johnston County high for 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Very High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Johnston County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27504 | Johnston County | 1992 | 35% | $217,400 |
| 27520 | Johnston County | 2001 | 12% | $282,200 |
| 27524 | Johnston County | 1991 | 33% | $210,900 |
| 27527 | Johnston County | 2009 | 5% | $360,700 |
| 27542 | Johnston County | 1988 | 43% | $180,800 |
| 27555 | Micro | 1984 | 38% | $212,500 |
| 27568 | Pine Level | 1980 | 50% | $233,100 |
| 27569 | Johnston County | 1992 | 36% | $194,000 |
| 27576 | Johnston County | 1987 | 38% | $178,200 |
| 27577 | Johnston County | 1984 | 46% | $230,200 |
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