Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 16503, Erie PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 16503, Erie runs about $1,350 to $5,450 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the Erie County median of 1963.
1938Median year homes were built
88%Homes built before 1980
63%Homes rented, not owned
$55,400Median home value
$837Median gross rent
6,375Housing units
88 percent of homes in 16503 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, 63 percent against 32 percent across Erie 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, $5,450, is about 9.8 percent of the median home value of $55,400.
Typical Prices In 16503
| Job | Size | National Range | 16503 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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Part of Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.