Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 29492, Charleston SC
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 29492, Charleston runs about $1,500 to $6,050 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 2010, newer than the Berkeley County median of 2000.
2010Median year homes were built
2%Homes built before 1980
40%Homes rented, not owned
$727,800Median home value
$1,924Median gross rent
10,069Housing units
2 percent of homes in 29492 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 40 percent of homes here are rented, against 26 percent across Berkeley County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,050, is about 0.8 percent of the median home value of $727,800.
Typical Prices In 29492
| Job | Size | National Range | 29492 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,500 to $6,050 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,000 to $7,550 |
| 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 $6,050, that cap falls short by about $1,050 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Berkeley County
FEMA rates Berkeley County high for 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 Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
South Carolina Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Berkeley County
Part of Charleston, Berkeley County, South Carolina.