Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Custer County, SD
A typical professional mold job in Custer County runs about $1,350 to $5,350 before rebuild, using the Rapid City, SD price level. Below are the 4 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and South Dakota rules.
1990Median year homes were built
40%Homes built before 1980
14%Homes rented, not owned
$327,200Median home value
5,126Housing units
8,686People
Half the homes in Custer County were built before 1990, and 40 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 14 percent of homes in Custer County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 57730 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1978, and ZIP 57738 the newest, 2006.
Typical Prices In Custer County
| Job | Size | National Range | Custer County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,350 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,700 |
| 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 | $250 to $900 |
| 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 $5,350, that cap falls short by about $350 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 Custer County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Custer 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