Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 43231, Columbus OH
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 43231, Columbus runs about $1,450 to $5,750 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1978, older than the Franklin County median of 1979.
1978Median year homes were built
57%Homes built before 1980
45%Homes rented, not owned
$222,500Median home value
$1,127Median gross rent
9,005Housing units
57 percent of homes in 43231 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 45 percent of homes here are rented, against 47 percent across Franklin County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,750, is about 2.6 percent of the median home value of $222,500.
Typical Prices In 43231
| Job | Size | National Range | 43231 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,750 |
| 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 $5,750, that cap falls short by about $750 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Franklin County
FEMA rates Franklin 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 | Very High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Ohio Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Franklin County
Part of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.