Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Aurora County, SD
A typical professional mold job in Aurora County runs about $1,300 to $5,200 before rebuild, using the South Dakota nonmetro price level. Below are the 3 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and South Dakota rules.
1959Median year homes were built
73%Homes built before 1980
24%Homes rented, not owned
$129,000Median home value
1,227Housing units
2,573People
Half the homes in Aurora County were built before 1959, and 73 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 Aurora County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 57383 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1951, and ZIP 57368 the newest, 1973.
Typical Prices In Aurora County
| Job | Size | National Range | Aurora County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,200 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $150 to $500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $850 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,200, that cap falls short by about $200 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Aurora County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Aurora County
South Dakota Rules On Mold
South Dakota Mold And Insurance Rules
- South Dakota sellers must fill out a state disclosure form, and mold is listed under hazardous conditions. Seller's Property Condition Disclosure Statement, SD Real Estate Commission
- The South Dakota health department does not test for mold, so you would hire an environmental contractor. Mold, South Dakota Department of Health
- Clean up the mold and fix the moisture problem, or the mold will usually come back. Mold, South Dakota Department of Health