Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Coos County, OR
A typical professional mold job in Coos County runs about $1,450 to $5,850 before rebuild, using the Oregon nonmetro price level. Below are the 8 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Oregon rules.
1973Median year homes were built
64%Homes built before 1980
29%Homes rented, not owned
$302,800Median home value
31,698Housing units
64,832People
Half the homes in Coos County were built before 1973, and 64 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 29 percent of homes in Coos County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 97414 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1958, and ZIP 97411 the newest, 1989.
Typical Prices In Coos County
| Job | Size | National Range | Coos County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,850 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,950 to $7,300 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| 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 $800 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,850, that cap falls short by about $850 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Coos County high for coastal flooding. 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 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | No Rating |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Coos County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97411 | Coos County | 1989 | 37% | $425,800 |
| 97414 | Coos County | 1958 | 95% | $234,000 |
| 97420 | Coos County | 1973 | 67% | $282,300 |
| 97423 | Coos County | 1969 | 69% | $266,200 |
| 97449 | Coos County | 1982 | 47% | $293,100 |
| 97458 | Coos County | 1968 | 74% | $251,400 |
| 97459 | Coos County | 1969 | 74% | $349,700 |
| 97466 | Coos County | 1972 | 58% | $221,300 |
Oregon Rules On Mold
Oregon Mold And Insurance Rules
- Oregon's insurance regulator says mobile and manufactured home policies rarely cover mold or mildew. Manufactured home insurance, Oregon Division of Financial Regulation
- Oregon health departments do not inspect private homes or test for mold. Mold in Your Home, Oregon Health Authority
- Oregon renters are told to talk with the landlord about mold cleanup. Mold in Your Home, Oregon Health Authority