Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 18705, Wilkes-Barre PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 18705, Wilkes-Barre runs about $1,400 to $5,600 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1940, older than the Luzerne County median of 1959.
1940Median year homes were built
87%Homes built before 1980
36%Homes rented, not owned
$122,800Median home value
$1,006Median gross rent
7,268Housing units
87 percent of homes in 18705 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 36 percent of homes here are rented, against 32 percent across Luzerne County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,600, is about 4.6 percent of the median home value of $122,800.
Typical Prices In 18705
| Job | Size | National Range | 18705 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 Luzerne County
FEMA rates Luzerne 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 | Very High |
Pennsylvania Rules On Mold
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Part of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.