Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 29438 SC
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 29438 runs about $1,500 to $6,050 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1992, newer than the Charleston County median of 1991.
1992Median year homes were built
17%Homes built before 1980
11%Homes rented, not owned
$556,300Median home value
$1,019Median gross rent
3,545Housing units
17 percent of homes in 29438 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 11 percent of homes here are rented, against 37 percent across Charleston County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,050, is about 1.1 percent of the median home value of $556,300.
Typical Prices In 29438
| Job | Size | National Range | 29438 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 Charleston County
FEMA rates Charleston 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 | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
South Carolina Rules On Mold
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