Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 17829, Hartleton PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 17829, Hartleton runs about $1,350 to $5,400 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the Union County median of 1973.
1938Median year homes were built
91%Homes built before 1980
22%Homes rented, not owned
$135,400Median home value
$800Median gross rent
93Housing units
91 percent of homes in 17829 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 22 percent of homes here are rented, against 29 percent across Union County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,400, is about 4.0 percent of the median home value of $135,400.
Typical Prices In 17829
| Job | Size | National Range | 17829 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 Union County
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Union County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
Pennsylvania Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Union County
Part of Union County, Pennsylvania.