Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 18073 PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 18073 runs about $1,550 to $6,150 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1992, newer than the Montgomery County median of 1970.
1992Median year homes were built
43%Homes built before 1980
11%Homes rented, not owned
$342,300Median home value
$1,413Median gross rent
4,266Housing units
43 percent of homes in 18073 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 11 percent of homes here are rented, against 28 percent across Montgomery County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,150, is about 1.8 percent of the median home value of $342,300.
Typical Prices In 18073
| Job | Size | National Range | 18073 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,550 to $6,150 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,050 to $7,700 |
| 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 $1,050 |
| 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 $6,150, that cap falls short by about $1,150 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Montgomery County
FEMA rates Montgomery 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 | No Rating |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Very High |
Pennsylvania Rules On Mold
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