Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 29456, North Charleston SC
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 29456, North Charleston runs about $1,500 to $6,050 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 2005, newer than the Charleston County median of 1991.
2005Median year homes were built
18%Homes built before 1980
37%Homes rented, not owned
$244,400Median home value
$1,473Median gross rent
16,136Housing units
18 percent of homes in 29456 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 37 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 2.5 percent of the median home value of $244,400.
Typical Prices In 29456
| Job | Size | National Range | 29456 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
Nearby ZIP Codes In Charleston County
Part of North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina.