Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 97232, Portland OR
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 97232, Portland runs about $1,600 to $6,350 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1971, the same as the Multnomah County median.
1971Median year homes were built
56%Homes built before 1980
75%Homes rented, not owned
$801,300Median home value
$1,584Median gross rent
9,594Housing units
56 percent of homes in 97232 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.
Most homes here are rented, 75 percent against 46 percent across Multnomah County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,350, is about 0.8 percent of the median home value of $801,300.
Typical Prices In 97232
| Job | Size | National Range | 97232 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,600 to $6,350 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,100 to $7,900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $650 |
| 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 $6,350, that cap falls short by about $1,350 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Multnomah County
FEMA rates Multnomah County high for inland flooding, cold wave, 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 High |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Oregon Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Multnomah County
Part of Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.