Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 44055, Lorain OH
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 44055, Lorain runs about $1,400 to $5,650 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1956, older than the Lorain County median of 1972.
1956Median year homes were built
83%Homes built before 1980
47%Homes rented, not owned
$95,700Median home value
$848Median gross rent
9,258Housing units
83 percent of homes in 44055 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 47 percent of homes here are rented, against 26 percent across Lorain County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,650, is about 5.9 percent of the median home value of $95,700.
Typical Prices In 44055
| Job | Size | National Range | 44055 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,650 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,900 to $7,050 |
| 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 $5,650, that cap falls short by about $650 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Lorain County
FEMA rates Lorain 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 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Ohio Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Lorain County
Part of Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio.