Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 18504, Scranton PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 18504, Scranton runs about $1,400 to $5,600 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the Lackawanna County median of 1955.
1938Median year homes were built
85%Homes built before 1980
39%Homes rented, not owned
$144,200Median home value
$970Median gross rent
10,017Housing units
85 percent of homes in 18504 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 39 percent of homes here are rented, against 35 percent across Lackawanna County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,600, is about 3.9 percent of the median home value of $144,200.
Typical Prices In 18504
| Job | Size | National Range | 18504 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,600 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $7,000 |
| 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 | $300 to $950 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,600, that cap falls short by about $600 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Lackawanna County
FEMA rates Lackawanna 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 | Relatively High |
Pennsylvania Rules On Mold
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Part of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.