Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 29420, North Charleston SC
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 29420, North Charleston runs about $1,500 to $6,050 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1997, older than the Dorchester County median of 1999.
1997Median year homes were built
16%Homes built before 1980
37%Homes rented, not owned
$283,900Median home value
$1,506Median gross rent
9,537Housing units
16 percent of homes in 29420 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 25 percent across Dorchester County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,050, is about 2.1 percent of the median home value of $283,900.
Typical Prices In 29420
| Job | Size | National Range | 29420 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 Dorchester County
FEMA rates Dorchester 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 Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
South Carolina Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Dorchester County
Part of North Charleston, Dorchester County, South Carolina.