Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 19081, Swarthmore PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 19081, Swarthmore runs about $1,550 to $6,150 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1954, older than the Delaware County median of 1957.
1954Median year homes were built
95%Homes built before 1980
19%Homes rented, not owned
$333,600Median home value
$1,452Median gross rent
3,875Housing units
95 percent of homes in 19081 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 19 percent of homes here are rented, against 30 percent across Delaware County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,150, is about 1.8 percent of the median home value of $333,600.
Typical Prices In 19081
| Job | Size | National Range | 19081 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,550 to $6,150 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,050 to $7,700 |
| 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 $800 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,150, that cap falls short by about $1,150 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Delaware County
FEMA rates Delaware 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 Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Very High |
Pennsylvania Rules On Mold
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