Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Erie County, OH
A typical professional mold job in Erie County runs about $1,350 to $5,350 before rebuild, using the Sandusky, OH price level. Below are the 7 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Ohio rules.
1966Median year homes were built
71%Homes built before 1980
29%Homes rented, not owned
$183,900Median home value
38,400Housing units
74,938People
Half the homes in Erie County were built before 1966, and 71 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 29 percent of homes in Erie County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 44870 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1959, and ZIP 43438 the newest, 1986.
Typical Prices In Erie County
| Job | Size | National Range | Erie County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,350 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,700 |
| 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 $5,350, that cap falls short by about $350 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 Erie County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Erie County
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