Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 28697 NC
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 28697 runs about $1,350 to $5,300 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1978, older than the Wilkes County median of 1980.
1978Median year homes were built
53%Homes built before 1980
32%Homes rented, not owned
$190,700Median home value
$763Median gross rent
6,038Housing units
53 percent of homes in 28697 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 32 percent of homes here are rented, against 26 percent across Wilkes County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,300, is about 2.8 percent of the median home value of $190,700.
Typical Prices In 28697
| Job | Size | National Range | 28697 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,300 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,650 |
| 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 | $250 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,300, that cap falls short by about $300 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Wilkes County
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Wilkes County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
North Carolina Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Wilkes County
Part of Wilkes County, North Carolina.