Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Meade County, SD
A typical professional mold job in Meade County runs about $1,350 to $5,350 before rebuild, using the Rapid City, SD price level. Below are the 14 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and South Dakota rules.
1989Median year homes were built
40%Homes built before 1980
27%Homes rented, not owned
$274,800Median home value
12,648Housing units
30,297People
Half the homes in Meade County were built before 1989, 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 27 percent of homes in Meade County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 57758 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 57706 the newest, 2005.
Typical Prices In Meade County
| Job | Size | National Range | Meade 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 Meade County high for 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 Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Meade County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57706 | Meade County | 2005 | 4% | Not published |
| 57718 | Meade County | 1989 | 31% | $271,400 |
| 57719 | Meade County | 2002 | 19% | $275,400 |
| 57737 | Meade County | Not published | 32% | Not published |
| 57741 | Meade County | Not published | 100% | Not published |
| 57748 | Meade County | 1986 | 46% | $235,900 |
| 57758 | Meade County | 1938 | 92% | Not published |
| 57761 | Meade County | 1984 | 42% | $263,800 |
| 57767 | Meade County | 1938 | 89% | Not published |
| 57769 | Meade County | 1997 | 34% | $329,300 |
| 57785 | Meade County | 1979 | 53% | $263,000 |
| 57787 | Meade County | 1977 | 54% | Not published |
| 57791 | Meade County | 1954 | 71% | $120,000 |
| 57792 | Meade County | 1972 | 79% | Not published |
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