Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Mahoning County, OH
A typical professional mold job in Mahoning County runs about $1,300 to $5,250 before rebuild, using the Youngstown-Warren, OH price level. Below are the 27 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Ohio rules.
1963Median year homes were built
76%Homes built before 1980
30%Homes rented, not owned
$141,100Median home value
108,077Housing units
227,063People
Half the homes in Mahoning County were built before 1963, and 76 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 30 percent of homes in Mahoning County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 44503 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 44443 the newest, 1987.
Typical Prices In Mahoning County
| Job | Size | National Range | Mahoning County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,250 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $150 to $500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $850 |
| 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 $5,250, that cap falls short by about $250 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Mahoning 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 | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Mahoning County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44401 | Mahoning County | 1975 | 66% | $229,400 |
| 44405 | Campbell | 1957 | 88% | $77,500 |
| 44406 | Mahoning County | 1984 | 46% | $260,600 |
| 44429 | Mahoning County | 1968 | 63% | $153,000 |
| 44436 | Mahoning County | 1955 | 83% | $135,400 |
| 44442 | Mahoning County | 1976 | 66% | $172,700 |
| 44443 | Mahoning County | 1987 | 41% | $226,400 |
| 44449 | Mahoning County | 1967 | 71% | $159,000 |
| 44451 | Mahoning County | 1965 | 71% | $201,500 |
| 44452 | North Lima | 1975 | 58% | $223,800 |
| 44454 | Mahoning County | 1973 | 57% | $164,900 |
| 44471 | Struthers | 1952 | 91% | $97,100 |
| 44502 | Youngstown | 1945 | 92% | $37,500 |
| 44503 | Youngstown | 1938 | 92% | Not published |
| 44504 | Youngstown | 1946 | 93% | $74,700 |
| 44505 | Youngstown | 1963 | 79% | $82,100 |
| 44506 | Youngstown | 1945 | 94% | $24,200 |
| 44507 | Youngstown | 1944 | 92% | $27,200 |
| 44509 | Youngstown | 1951 | 93% | $56,000 |
| 44510 | Youngstown | 1987 | 46% | Not published |
| 44511 | Youngstown | 1957 | 93% | $110,700 |
| 44512 | Mahoning County | 1967 | 77% | $158,800 |
| 44514 | Mahoning County | 1967 | 70% | $190,100 |
| 44515 | Austintown | 1969 | 72% | $142,200 |
| 44609 | Mahoning County | 1971 | 67% | $190,200 |
| 44619 | Damascus | 1962 | 73% | Not published |
| 44672 | Sebring | 1960 | 86% | $98,900 |
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