Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 18053 PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 18053 runs about $1,500 to $6,000 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1976, newer than the Lehigh County median of 1968.
1976Median year homes were built
65%Homes built before 1980
13%Homes rented, not owned
$294,100Median home value
$1,328Median gross rent
953Housing units
65 percent of homes in 18053 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 13 percent of homes here are rented, against 35 percent across Lehigh County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,000, is about 2.0 percent of the median home value of $294,100.
Typical Prices In 18053
| Job | Size | National Range | 18053 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| 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 $1,000 |
| 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 $6,000, that cap falls short by about $1,000 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Lehigh County
FEMA rates Lehigh 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 | Very High |
| Winter weather | Very High |
Pennsylvania Rules On Mold
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