Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 29203 SC
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 29203 runs about $1,400 to $5,600 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1974, older than the Richland County median of 1989.
1974Median year homes were built
62%Homes built before 1980
52%Homes rented, not owned
$121,600Median home value
$1,041Median gross rent
18,815Housing units
62 percent of homes in 29203 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.
Most homes here are rented, 52 percent against 40 percent across Richland County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,600, is about 4.6 percent of the median home value of $121,600.
Typical Prices In 29203
| Job | Size | National Range | 29203 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 For Richland County
FEMA rates Richland County high for inland 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 High |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
South Carolina Rules On Mold
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Part of Richland County, South Carolina.