Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 17240 PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 17240 runs about $1,500 to $5,900 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1980, newer than the Cumberland County median of 1977.
1980Median year homes were built
50%Homes built before 1980
14%Homes rented, not owned
$257,300Median home value
$1,354Median gross rent
1,190Housing units
50 percent of homes in 17240 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 14 percent of homes here are rented, against 29 percent across Cumberland County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,900, is about 2.3 percent of the median home value of $257,300.
Typical Prices In 17240
| Job | Size | National Range | 17240 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,500 to $5,900 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,950 to $7,400 |
| 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 $1,000 |
| 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 $5,900, that cap falls short by about $900 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Cumberland County
FEMA rates Cumberland County high for 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Pennsylvania Rules On Mold
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