Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Hancock County, OH
A typical professional mold job in Hancock County runs about $1,300 to $5,300 before rebuild, using the Ohio nonmetro price level. Below are the 12 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Ohio rules.
1972Median year homes were built
60%Homes built before 1980
31%Homes rented, not owned
$196,500Median home value
33,871Housing units
74,885People
Half the homes in Hancock County were built before 1972, and 60 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 31 percent of homes in Hancock County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 44804 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 45840 the newest, 1974.
Typical Prices In Hancock County
| Job | Size | National Range | Hancock County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,300 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,600 |
| 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 Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Hancock County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Hancock County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44804 | Hancock County | 1938 | 90% | $188,100 |
| 45814 | Hancock County | 1973 | 55% | $207,100 |
| 45816 | Benton Ridge | 1938 | 85% | $122,000 |
| 45840 | Hancock County | 1974 | 58% | $203,800 |
| 45841 | Hancock County | 1938 | 74% | $249,500 |
| 45858 | Hancock County | 1973 | 60% | $169,600 |
| 45867 | Hancock County | 1967 | 63% | $159,000 |
| 45868 | Hancock County | 1938 | 83% | $145,600 |
| 45881 | Hancock County | 1945 | 57% | $141,800 |
| 45889 | Hancock County | 1957 | 68% | $226,000 |
| 45890 | Hancock County | 1952 | 66% | $185,900 |
| 45897 | Hancock County | Not published | 100% | Not published |
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