Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 28403, Wilmington NC
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 28403, Wilmington runs about $1,450 to $5,800 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1987, older than the New Hanover County median of 1992.
1987Median year homes were built
36%Homes built before 1980
64%Homes rented, not owned
$337,600Median home value
$1,293Median gross rent
20,424Housing units
36 percent of homes in 28403 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, 64 percent against 39 percent across New Hanover 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 1.7 percent of the median home value of $337,600.
Typical Prices In 28403
| Job | Size | National Range | 28403 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 New Hanover County
FEMA rates New Hanover County high for coastal flooding, hurricane, 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 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
North Carolina Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In New Hanover County
Part of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.