Mold Removal Cost In Cincinnati, OH
A typical professional mold job in Cincinnati runs about $1,450 to $5,700 before rebuild. Cincinnati sits in Hamilton County.
1951Median year homes were built
81%Homes built before 1980
61%Homes rented, not owned
$215,300Median home value
159,731Housing units
309,595People
Half the homes in Cincinnati were built before 1951, and 81 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. Most homes in Cincinnati are rented, 61 percent. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Typical Prices In Cincinnati
| Job | Size | National Range | Cincinnati Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,700 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,900 to $7,150 |
| 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 $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 $5,700, that cap falls short by about $700 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Hamilton County high for inland flooding, cold wave, 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 High |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Cincinnati
| ZIP | Median Year Built | Homes Rented | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45202 | 1938 | 76% | $444,000 |
| 45203 | 1979 | 67% | $296,100 |
| 45204 | 1952 | 58% | $93,100 |
| 45205 | 1943 | 61% | $112,600 |
| 45206 | 1944 | 67% | $269,900 |
| 45207 | 1938 | 42% | $192,400 |
| 45208 | 1938 | 36% | $491,400 |
| 45209 | 1946 | 62% | $386,600 |
| 45211 | 1956 | 49% | $156,600 |
| 45213 | 1938 | 40% | $259,300 |
| 45214 | 1938 | 76% | $102,000 |
| 45216 | 1938 | 46% | $138,200 |
| 45219 | 1956 | 82% | $222,500 |
| 45220 | 1944 | 74% | $385,200 |
| 45223 | 1943 | 56% | $203,800 |
| 45224 | 1958 | 40% | $174,400 |
| 45225 | 1959 | 87% | $108,400 |
| 45226 | 1960 | 37% | $387,200 |
| 45227 | 1951 | 45% | $256,400 |
| 45229 | 1944 | 71% | $316,000 |
| 45230 | 1968 | 26% | $237,200 |
| 45232 | 1949 | 80% | $122,500 |
| 45237 | 1956 | 51% | $158,700 |
| 45238 | 1964 | 43% | $168,800 |
Ohio Rules On Mold
Ohio Mold And Insurance Rules
- The Ohio seller disclosure form asks if the home was ever checked for mold by a qualified inspector. Residential Property Disclosure Form, Ohio Department of Commerce
- The same Ohio form tells buyers every home has mold and suggests a mold inspection if they are worried. Residential Property Disclosure Form, Ohio Department of Commerce
- Ohio's health department says to fix the water source and remove wet materials, because mold keeps growing while it has water. Emergency Flood Cleanup and Mold, Ohio Department of Health