Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Jefferson County, OR
A typical professional mold job in Jefferson County runs about $1,550 to $6,200 before rebuild, using the Bend, OR price level. Below are the 4 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Oregon rules.
1990Median year homes were built
38%Homes built before 1980
29%Homes rented, not owned
$339,200Median home value
10,455Housing units
24,973People
Half the homes in Jefferson County were built before 1990, and 38 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 Jefferson County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 97711 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1974, and ZIP 97734 the newest, 1993.
Typical Prices In Jefferson County
| Job | Size | National Range | Jefferson County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,550 to $6,200 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,050 to $7,750 |
| 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 $1,050 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $850 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,200, that cap falls short by about $1,200 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Jefferson County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Jefferson County
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