Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 18510, Scranton PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 18510, 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
89%Homes built before 1980
58%Homes rented, not owned
$178,000Median home value
$1,040Median gross rent
5,824Housing units
89 percent of homes in 18510 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, 58 percent against 35 percent across Lackawanna 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, $5,600, is about 3.1 percent of the median home value of $178,000.
Typical Prices In 18510
| Job | Size | National Range | 18510 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.