Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 18078 PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 18078 runs about $1,500 to $6,000 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1983, newer than the Lehigh County median of 1968.
1983Median year homes were built
41%Homes built before 1980
15%Homes rented, not owned
$361,200Median home value
$1,265Median gross rent
2,731Housing units
41 percent of homes in 18078 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 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 1.7 percent of the median home value of $361,200.
Typical Prices In 18078
| Job | Size | National Range | 18078 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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