Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Stokes County, NC
A typical professional mold job in Stokes County runs about $1,400 to $5,500 before rebuild, using the Winston-Salem, NC price level. Below are the 9 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and North Carolina rules.
1983Median year homes were built
46%Homes built before 1980
22%Homes rented, not owned
$186,800Median home value
21,353Housing units
44,889People
Half the homes in Stokes County were built before 1983, and 46 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 22 percent of homes in Stokes County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 27042 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1971, and ZIP 27043 the newest, 1985.
Typical Prices In Stokes County
| Job | Size | National Range | Stokes County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $900 |
| 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 $5,500, that cap falls short by about $500 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 Stokes County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Stokes County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27016 | Stokes County | 1983 | 40% | $159,600 |
| 27019 | Stokes County | 1978 | 55% | $186,500 |
| 27021 | Stokes County | 1983 | 46% | $203,600 |
| 27022 | Stokes County | 1977 | 55% | $144,300 |
| 27042 | Stokes County | 1971 | 68% | $136,800 |
| 27043 | Stokes County | 1985 | 42% | $211,600 |
| 27046 | Stokes County | 1975 | 64% | $185,600 |
| 27052 | Stokes County | 1984 | 44% | $182,500 |
| 27053 | Stokes County | 1982 | 48% | $191,200 |
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
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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