Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 15501 PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 15501 runs about $1,350 to $5,400 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1966, newer than the Somerset County median of 1963.
1966Median year homes were built
73%Homes built before 1980
30%Homes rented, not owned
$162,300Median home value
$731Median gross rent
7,656Housing units
73 percent of homes in 15501 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 30 percent of homes here are rented, against 20 percent across Somerset County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,400, is about 3.3 percent of the median home value of $162,300.
Typical Prices In 15501
| Job | Size | National Range | 15501 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 Somerset County
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Somerset County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
Pennsylvania Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Somerset County
Part of Somerset County, Pennsylvania.