Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 19144, Philadelphia PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 19144, Philadelphia runs about $1,550 to $6,150 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the Philadelphia County median of 1949.
1938Median year homes were built
89%Homes built before 1980
65%Homes rented, not owned
$224,600Median home value
$1,110Median gross rent
23,583Housing units
89 percent of homes in 19144 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, 65 percent against 48 percent across Philadelphia 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 $224,600.
Typical Prices In 19144
| Job | Size | National Range | 19144 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 Philadelphia County
FEMA rates Philadelphia County high for inland flooding, coastal flooding, hurricane, 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 | Very High |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Very High |
| Winter weather | Very High |
Pennsylvania Rules On Mold
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