Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Kay County, OK
A typical professional mold job in Kay County runs about $1,250 to $5,000 before rebuild, using the Oklahoma nonmetro price level. Below are the 7 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Oklahoma rules.
1964Median year homes were built
75%Homes built before 1980
32%Homes rented, not owned
$116,800Median home value
20,923Housing units
43,731People
Half the homes in Kay County were built before 1964, and 75 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 32 percent of homes in Kay County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 74646 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 74641 the newest, 1988.
Typical Prices In Kay County
| Job | Size | National Range | Kay County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,250 to $5,000 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,650 to $6,250 |
| 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 $650 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,000, that cap covers the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Kay County high for cold wave. 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 Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Kay County
Oklahoma Rules On Mold
Oklahoma Mold And Insurance Rules
- The Oklahoma Insurance Department says a home policy usually limits mold coverage. Tornadoes and Severe Storms FAQs, Oklahoma Insurance Department
- Many Oklahoma home policies exclude mold, but an endorsement may add that coverage back. Insure Your New Bling, Oklahoma Insurance Department