Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 18342 PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 18342 runs about $1,350 to $5,400 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1990, newer than the Monroe County median of 1984.
1990Median year homes were built
20%Homes built before 1980
58%Homes rented, not owned
$237,200Median home value
$992Median gross rent
422Housing units
20 percent of homes in 18342 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 21 percent across Monroe 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, $5,400, is about 2.3 percent of the median home value of $237,200.
Typical Prices In 18342
| Job | Size | National Range | 18342 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,400 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,750 |
| 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 | $250 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,400, that cap falls short by about $400 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Monroe County
FEMA rates Monroe County high for 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Pennsylvania Rules On Mold
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