Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Allendale County, SC
A typical professional mold job in Allendale County runs about $1,300 to $5,150 before rebuild, using the South Carolina nonmetro price level. Below are the 5 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and South Carolina rules.
1981Median year homes were built
49%Homes built before 1980
35%Homes rented, not owned
$61,600Median home value
4,055Housing units
7,738People
Half the homes in Allendale County were built before 1981, and 49 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 35 percent of homes in Allendale County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 29849 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1963, and ZIP 29932 the newest, 1994.
Typical Prices In Allendale County
| Job | Size | National Range | Allendale County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,150 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,700 to $6,450 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $150 to $500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $850 |
| 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 $5,150, that cap falls short by about $150 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 Allendale County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Allendale County
South Carolina Rules On Mold
South Carolina Mold And Insurance Rules
- The South Carolina Department of Insurance says cleaning and drying wet items within 24 to 48 hours can prevent mold. Don't Let the Dangers of Mold Grow, SC Department of Insurance
- Licensing. South Carolina has no state laws or standards for mold, so the state cannot test or inspect homes for it. Indoor Mold, SC Department of Environmental Services