Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Douglas County, OR
A typical professional mold job in Douglas County runs about $1,450 to $5,850 before rebuild, using the Oregon nonmetro price level. Below are the 26 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Oregon rules.
1976Median year homes were built
58%Homes built before 1980
28%Homes rented, not owned
$283,200Median home value
50,257Housing units
111,807People
Half the homes in Douglas County were built before 1976, and 58 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 28 percent of homes in Douglas County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 97432 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 97486 the newest, 1995.
Typical Prices In Douglas County
| Job | Size | National Range | Douglas 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 Douglas County high for inland 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 High |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Douglas County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97410 | Douglas County | 1976 | 57% | $535,000 |
| 97416 | Douglas County | 1975 | 60% | $264,400 |
| 97417 | Douglas County | 1975 | 57% | $218,100 |
| 97429 | Douglas County | 1978 | 54% | $311,800 |
| 97432 | Dillard | 1938 | 100% | Not published |
| 97435 | Douglas County | 1975 | 62% | $270,800 |
| 97436 | Douglas County | 1976 | 55% | $330,800 |
| 97441 | Douglas County | 1938 | 100% | Not published |
| 97442 | Douglas County | 1974 | 66% | $291,100 |
| 97443 | Douglas County | 1968 | 68% | $331,600 |
| 97447 | Douglas County | 1990 | 37% | $376,900 |
| 97457 | Douglas County | 1976 | 62% | $242,300 |
| 97462 | Douglas County | 1972 | 65% | $377,700 |
| 97467 | Douglas County | 1973 | 70% | $224,100 |
| 97469 | Douglas County | 1965 | 74% | $237,900 |
| 97470 | Douglas County | 1971 | 65% | $246,500 |
| 97471 | Douglas County | 1979 | 53% | $326,400 |
| 97473 | Douglas County | 1962 | 82% | $371,700 |
| 97479 | Douglas County | 1982 | 48% | $281,500 |
| 97481 | Douglas County | 1958 | 84% | $202,500 |
| 97484 | Douglas County | 1987 | 38% | $302,900 |
| 97486 | Douglas County | 1995 | 30% | Not published |
| 97494 | Douglas County | Not published | 0% | Not published |
| 97495 | Douglas County | 1990 | 30% | $440,000 |
| 97496 | Douglas County | 1980 | 50% | $236,700 |
| 97499 | Douglas County | 1976 | 54% | $288,300 |
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