Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 29906 SC
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 29906 runs about $1,450 to $5,900 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1997, the same as the Beaufort County median.
1997Median year homes were built
18%Homes built before 1980
52%Homes rented, not owned
$236,900Median home value
$1,377Median gross rent
11,028Housing units
18 percent of homes in 29906 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.
Most homes here are rented, 52 percent against 24 percent across Beaufort County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,900, is about 2.5 percent of the median home value of $236,900.
Typical Prices In 29906
| Job | Size | National Range | 29906 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,900 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,950 to $7,350 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $800 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,900, that cap falls short by about $900 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Beaufort County
FEMA rates Beaufort County high for coastal flooding, hurricane. 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
South Carolina Rules On Mold
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Part of Beaufort County, South Carolina.