Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 18351, Portland PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 18351, Portland runs about $1,500 to $6,000 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the Northampton County median of 1970.
1938Median year homes were built
88%Homes built before 1980
63%Homes rented, not owned
$258,600Median home value
$1,354Median gross rent
295Housing units
88 percent of homes in 18351 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, 63 percent against 29 percent across Northampton 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, $6,000, is about 2.3 percent of the median home value of $258,600.
Typical Prices In 18351
| Job | Size | National Range | 18351 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 Northampton County
FEMA rates Northampton County high for inland flooding, 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 Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Pennsylvania Rules On Mold
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