Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Wyoming County, PA
A typical professional mold job in Wyoming County runs about $1,400 to $5,600 before rebuild, using the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA price level. Below are the 6 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Pennsylvania rules.
1973Median year homes were built
62%Homes built before 1980
23%Homes rented, not owned
$205,600Median home value
12,858Housing units
26,075People
Half the homes in Wyoming County were built before 1973, and 62 percent 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 23 percent of homes in Wyoming County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 18625 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1949, and ZIP 18636 the newest, 1975.
Typical Prices In Wyoming County
| Job | Size | National Range | Wyoming County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,600 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $7,000 |
| 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 $5,600, that cap falls short by about $600 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Wyoming County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Wyoming County
Pennsylvania Rules On Mold
Pennsylvania Mold And Insurance Rules
- The Pennsylvania Insurance Department lists mold, fungus and wet rot among common exclusions in most home policies. Homeowners Insurance Guide, Pennsylvania Insurance Department
- Licensing. Pennsylvania has no state rules on mold. Mold and Your Health, Pennsylvania Department of Health
- Pennsylvania has no state law on landlord duties for mold. Mold and Your Health, Pennsylvania Department of Health
- Check your home or renters policy to see if mold cleanup is covered. Mold and Your Health, Pennsylvania Department of Health