Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Jasper County, SC
A typical professional mold job in Jasper County runs about $1,450 to $5,900 before rebuild, using the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC price level. Below are the 5 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and South Carolina rules.
2002Median year homes were built
20%Homes built before 1980
24%Homes rented, not owned
$269,400Median home value
13,868Housing units
30,658People
Half the homes in Jasper County were built before 2002, and 20 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 Jasper County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 29943 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1974, and ZIP 29927 the newest, 2003.
Typical Prices In Jasper County
| Job | Size | National Range | Jasper County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,900 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,950 to $7,350 |
| 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 $5,900, that cap falls short by about $900 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Jasper 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 | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Jasper County
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