Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 19401, Norristown PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 19401, Norristown runs about $1,550 to $6,150 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1958, older than the Montgomery County median of 1970.
1958Median year homes were built
78%Homes built before 1980
56%Homes rented, not owned
$225,700Median home value
$1,392Median gross rent
18,236Housing units
78 percent of homes in 19401 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, 56 percent against 28 percent across Montgomery 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, $6,150, is about 2.7 percent of the median home value of $225,700.
Typical Prices In 19401
| Job | Size | National Range | 19401 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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Part of Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.