Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 19538 PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 19538 runs about $1,450 to $5,800 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the Berks County median of 1968.
1938Median year homes were built
100%Homes built before 1980
12%Homes rented, not owned
$190,500Median home value
Not publishedMedian gross rent
52Housing units
100 percent of homes in 19538 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 12 percent of homes here are rented, against 29 percent across Berks County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,800, is about 3.0 percent of the median home value of $190,500.
Typical Prices In 19538
| Job | Size | National Range | 19538 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,800 |
| 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 $5,800, that cap falls short by about $800 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Berks County
FEMA rates Berks 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 | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Very High |
Pennsylvania Rules On Mold
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