Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Licking County, OH
A typical professional mold job in Licking County runs about $1,450 to $5,750 before rebuild, using the Columbus, OH price level. Below are the 17 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Ohio rules.
1978Median year homes were built
52%Homes built before 1980
26%Homes rented, not owned
$250,700Median home value
73,021Housing units
180,311People
Half the homes in Licking County were built before 1978, and 52 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 26 percent of homes in Licking County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 43018 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 43062 the newest, 1994.
Typical Prices In Licking County
| Job | Size | National Range | Licking County 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 Here
FEMA rates Licking County high for 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Licking County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43001 | Licking County | 1981 | 48% | $343,100 |
| 43008 | Buckeye Lake | 1974 | 57% | $157,100 |
| 43013 | Licking County | 1992 | 42% | $366,300 |
| 43018 | Licking County | 1938 | 100% | Not published |
| 43023 | Licking County | 1985 | 45% | $428,900 |
| 43025 | Licking County | 1974 | 55% | $262,800 |
| 43027 | Licking County | Not published | 100% | Not published |
| 43030 | Licking County | 1983 | 39% | $665,000 |
| 43031 | Licking County | 1989 | 38% | $341,300 |
| 43033 | Kirkersville | 1943 | 94% | $158,300 |
| 43055 | Licking County | 1966 | 70% | $185,300 |
| 43056 | Licking County | 1981 | 49% | $229,900 |
| 43062 | Licking County | 1994 | 35% | $292,100 |
| 43071 | Licking County | 1975 | 61% | $198,400 |
| 43080 | Licking County | 1978 | 51% | $221,200 |
| 43721 | Brownsville | 1938 | 100% | $65,300 |
| 43740 | Gratiot | 1950 | 89% | $122,600 |
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