Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Horry County, SC
A typical professional mold job in Horry County runs about $1,400 to $5,600 before rebuild, using the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC price level. Below are the 16 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and South Carolina rules.
1998Median year homes were built
17%Homes built before 1980
24%Homes rented, not owned
$260,500Median home value
211,686Housing units
368,937People
Half the homes in Horry County were built before 1998, and 17 percent 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 24 percent of homes in Horry County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 29581 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1982, and ZIP 29579 the newest, 2006.
Typical Prices In Horry County
| Job | Size | National Range | Horry County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,600 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $7,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $950 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,600, that cap falls short by about $600 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Horry County high for coastal flooding, hurricane, winter weather. 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 High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Horry County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29511 | Horry County | 1994 | 35% | $216,700 |
| 29526 | Horry County | 1995 | 23% | $232,100 |
| 29527 | Horry County | 1998 | 22% | $197,000 |
| 29544 | Horry County | 1998 | 24% | $192,200 |
| 29545 | Horry County | 1994 | 20% | $107,900 |
| 29566 | Horry County | 2000 | 9% | $275,600 |
| 29568 | Horry County | 2004 | 11% | $234,900 |
| 29569 | Horry County | 1995 | 26% | $190,300 |
| 29572 | Horry County | 1987 | 26% | $385,100 |
| 29575 | Horry County | 1990 | 16% | $278,800 |
| 29576 | Horry County | 2000 | 10% | $315,700 |
| 29577 | Myrtle Beach | 1993 | 24% | $273,700 |
| 29579 | Horry County | 2006 | 5% | $320,400 |
| 29581 | Horry County | 1982 | 47% | $98,300 |
| 29582 | North Myrtle Beach | 1996 | 22% | $370,700 |
| 29588 | Horry County | 2001 | 8% | $241,700 |
Cities And Towns
South Carolina Rules On Mold
South Carolina Mold And Insurance Rules
- The South Carolina Department of Insurance says cleaning and drying wet items within 24 to 48 hours can prevent mold. Don't Let the Dangers of Mold Grow, SC Department of Insurance
- Licensing. South Carolina has no state laws or standards for mold, so the state cannot test or inspect homes for it. Indoor Mold, SC Department of Environmental Services