Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 15062, Monessen PA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 15062, Monessen runs about $1,400 to $5,700 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1952, older than the Westmoreland County median of 1964.
1952Median year homes were built
97%Homes built before 1980
27%Homes rented, not owned
$87,100Median home value
$678Median gross rent
4,015Housing units
97 percent of homes in 15062 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 27 percent of homes here are rented, against 22 percent across Westmoreland County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,700, is about 6.5 percent of the median home value of $87,100.
Typical Prices In 15062
| Job | Size | National Range | 15062 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,700 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,900 to $7,100 |
| 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 | $300 to $950 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,700, that cap falls short by about $700 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Westmoreland County
FEMA rates Westmoreland County high for inland flooding. 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 Low |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
Pennsylvania Rules On Mold
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Part of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.