Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 29437 SC
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 29437 runs about $1,500 to $6,050 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1993, older than the Dorchester County median of 1999.
1993Median year homes were built
18%Homes built before 1980
9%Homes rented, not owned
$181,900Median home value
$619Median gross rent
1,073Housing units
18 percent of homes in 29437 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 9 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 3.3 percent of the median home value of $181,900.
Typical Prices In 29437
| Job | Size | National Range | 29437 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 Dorchester County, South Carolina.