Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 28409, Wilmington NC
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 28409, Wilmington runs about $1,450 to $5,800 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1991, older than the New Hanover County median of 1992.
1991Median year homes were built
26%Homes built before 1980
16%Homes rented, not owned
$382,900Median home value
$1,445Median gross rent
14,821Housing units
26 percent of homes in 28409 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 16 percent of homes here are rented, against 39 percent across New Hanover County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,800, is about 1.5 percent of the median home value of $382,900.
Typical Prices In 28409
| Job | Size | National Range | 28409 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.