Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Brown County, SD
A typical professional mold job in Brown County runs about $1,300 to $5,200 before rebuild, using the South Dakota nonmetro price level. Below are the 14 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and South Dakota rules.
1974Median year homes were built
59%Homes built before 1980
34%Homes rented, not owned
$212,900Median home value
18,009Housing units
38,079People
Half the homes in Brown County were built before 1974, and 59 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 34 percent of homes in Brown County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 57426 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 57427 the newest, 2004.
Typical Prices In Brown County
| Job | Size | National Range | Brown 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 Brown County high for cold wave, 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 Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Very High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Brown County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57401 | Brown County | 1974 | 60% | $216,300 |
| 57426 | Brown County | 1938 | 90% | $256,800 |
| 57427 | Brown County | 2004 | 15% | $384,100 |
| 57432 | Brown County | 1949 | 68% | $150,700 |
| 57433 | Brown County | 1987 | 43% | Not published |
| 57439 | Ferney | Not published | 100% | Not published |
| 57441 | Brown County | 1967 | 61% | $116,000 |
| 57445 | Brown County | 1972 | 60% | $185,200 |
| 57446 | Brown County | 1966 | 63% | Not published |
| 57449 | Brown County | 1951 | 90% | Not published |
| 57460 | Brown County | 1981 | 48% | $271,900 |
| 57474 | Brown County | 1938 | 87% | $215,900 |
| 57479 | Brown County | 1988 | 44% | $230,000 |
| 57481 | Brown County | 1974 | 66% | $201,000 |
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