Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Lucas County, OH
A typical professional mold job in Lucas County runs about $1,350 to $5,500 before rebuild, using the Toledo, OH price level. Below are the 26 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Ohio rules.
1962Median year homes were built
73%Homes built before 1980
38%Homes rented, not owned
$155,200Median home value
200,764Housing units
428,748People
Half the homes in Lucas County were built before 1962, 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 38 percent of homes in Lucas County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 43434 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 43542 the newest, 1993.
Typical Prices In Lucas County
| Job | Size | National Range | Lucas County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,850 |
| 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 $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,500, that cap falls short by about $500 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Lucas 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 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Lucas County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43412 | Lucas County | 1960 | 62% | $221,400 |
| 43434 | Harbor View | 1938 | 95% | $106,300 |
| 43504 | Lucas County | 1959 | 71% | $223,900 |
| 43528 | Lucas County | 1992 | 36% | $246,500 |
| 43537 | Maumee | 1980 | 51% | $235,200 |
| 43542 | Lucas County | 1993 | 36% | $423,000 |
| 43547 | Neapolis | 1972 | 69% | $235,400 |
| 43560 | Lucas County | 1980 | 50% | $262,200 |
| 43566 | Lucas County | 1992 | 40% | $283,500 |
| 43571 | Lucas County | 1985 | 46% | $288,800 |
| 43604 | Toledo | 1950 | 85% | $59,300 |
| 43605 | Toledo | 1938 | 92% | $46,000 |
| 43606 | Toledo | 1953 | 86% | $165,600 |
| 43607 | Toledo | 1954 | 81% | $73,300 |
| 43608 | Toledo | 1938 | 92% | $41,100 |
| 43609 | Toledo | 1941 | 88% | $58,700 |
| 43610 | Toledo | 1938 | 91% | $73,400 |
| 43611 | Toledo | 1958 | 90% | $117,400 |
| 43612 | Toledo | 1952 | 90% | $89,700 |
| 43613 | Toledo | 1956 | 91% | $125,300 |
| 43614 | Toledo | 1963 | 83% | $160,600 |
| 43615 | Toledo | 1977 | 56% | $137,300 |
| 43616 | Oregon | 1970 | 70% | $190,500 |
| 43617 | Lucas County | 1985 | 30% | $271,900 |
| 43620 | Toledo | 1938 | 94% | $115,600 |
| 43623 | Toledo | 1969 | 70% | $167,500 |
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