Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Hamilton County, OH
A typical professional mold job in Hamilton County runs about $1,450 to $5,700 before rebuild, using the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN price level. Below are the 53 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Ohio rules.
1963Median year homes were built
73%Homes built before 1980
41%Homes rented, not owned
$225,700Median home value
380,414Housing units
827,878People
Half the homes in Hamilton County were built before 1963, and 73 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 41 percent of homes in Hamilton County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 45202 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 45002 the newest, 1991.
Typical Prices In Hamilton County
| Job | Size | National Range | Hamilton County 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 Hamilton County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45001 | Addyston | 1967 | 60% | $122,200 |
| 45002 | Hamilton County | 1991 | 38% | $281,000 |
| 45030 | Hamilton County | 1988 | 38% | $234,500 |
| 45033 | Hooven | 1956 | 94% | $81,400 |
| 45041 | Miamitown | Not published | 100% | Not published |
| 45051 | Hamilton County | 1966 | 67% | Not published |
| 45052 | Shawnee | 1983 | 45% | $283,500 |
| 45111 | Hamilton County | 1957 | 85% | $201,500 |
| 45174 | Terrace Park | 1954 | 83% | $581,000 |
| 45202 | Cincinnati | 1938 | 70% | $444,000 |
| 45203 | Cincinnati | 1979 | 51% | $296,100 |
| 45204 | Cincinnati | 1952 | 87% | $93,100 |
| 45205 | Cincinnati | 1943 | 89% | $112,600 |
| 45206 | Cincinnati | 1944 | 78% | $269,900 |
| 45207 | Cincinnati | 1938 | 95% | $192,400 |
| 45208 | Cincinnati | 1938 | 87% | $491,400 |
| 45209 | Cincinnati | 1946 | 74% | $386,600 |
| 45211 | Cincinnati | 1956 | 81% | $156,600 |
| 45212 | Norwood | 1938 | 93% | $229,400 |
| 45213 | Cincinnati | 1938 | 91% | $259,300 |
| 45214 | Cincinnati | 1938 | 87% | $102,000 |
| 45215 | Wyoming | 1956 | 84% | $200,100 |
| 45216 | Cincinnati | 1938 | 92% | $138,200 |
| 45217 | St. Bernard | 1950 | 83% | $149,200 |
| 45218 | Greenhills | 1955 | 97% | $169,600 |
| 45219 | Cincinnati | 1956 | 66% | $222,500 |
| 45220 | Cincinnati | 1944 | 85% | $385,200 |
| 45223 | Cincinnati | 1943 | 84% | $203,800 |
| 45224 | Cincinnati | 1958 | 85% | $174,400 |
| 45225 | Cincinnati | 1959 | 76% | $108,400 |
| 45226 | Cincinnati | 1960 | 65% | $387,200 |
| 45227 | Cincinnati | 1951 | 75% | $256,400 |
| 45229 | Cincinnati | 1944 | 84% | $316,000 |
| 45230 | Cincinnati | 1968 | 69% | $237,200 |
| 45231 | Hamilton County | 1964 | 80% | $164,900 |
| 45232 | Cincinnati | 1949 | 77% | $122,500 |
| 45233 | Hamilton County | 1974 | 63% | $270,900 |
| 45236 | Kenwood | 1957 | 84% | $218,900 |
| 45237 | Cincinnati | 1956 | 88% | $158,700 |
| 45238 | Cincinnati | 1964 | 84% | $168,800 |
| 45239 | White Oak | 1961 | 78% | $155,500 |
| 45240 | Forest Park | 1973 | 75% | $176,600 |
| 45241 | Sharonville | 1981 | 46% | $292,000 |
| 45242 | Blue Ash | 1975 | 63% | $421,200 |
| 45243 | The Village of Indian Hill | 1968 | 61% | $616,900 |
| 45244 | Hamilton County | 1981 | 49% | $346,100 |
| 45246 | Springdale | 1967 | 69% | $189,700 |
| 45247 | Taylor Creek | 1980 | 51% | $268,300 |
| 45248 | Mack | 1974 | 56% | $206,200 |
| 45249 | Hamilton County | 1986 | 30% | $484,500 |
| 45251 | Hamilton County | 1974 | 66% | $175,900 |
| 45252 | Dunlap | 1991 | 33% | $312,900 |
| 45255 | Hamilton County | 1981 | 47% | $279,400 |
Cities And Towns
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