Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 16426 PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 16426 runs about $1,350 to $5,450 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1985, newer than the Erie County median of 1963.
1985Median year homes were built
41%Homes built before 1980
15%Homes rented, not owned
$219,300Median home value
$975Median gross rent
1,476Housing units
41 percent of homes in 16426 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 15 percent of homes here are rented, against 32 percent across Erie County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,450, is about 2.5 percent of the median home value of $219,300.
Typical Prices In 16426
| Job | Size | National Range | 16426 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,450 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,800 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,450, that cap falls short by about $450 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Erie County
FEMA rates Erie 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 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Pennsylvania Rules On Mold
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