Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 38359 TN
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 38359 runs about $1,250 to $5,100 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1981, older than the Hardin County median of 1985.
1981Median year homes were built
49%Homes built before 1980
7%Homes rented, not owned
$87,000Median home value
Not publishedMedian gross rent
149Housing units
49 percent of homes in 38359 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 7 percent of homes here are rented, against 22 percent across Hardin County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,100, is about 5.9 percent of the median home value of $87,000.
Typical Prices In 38359
| Job | Size | National Range | 38359 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,250 to $5,100 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,700 to $6,350 |
| 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 $5,100, that cap falls short by about $100 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Hardin County
FEMA rates Hardin County high for cold wave. 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 | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
Tennessee Rules On Mold
Who May Do Mold Work
Tennessee has no stand alone mold inspector license. Instead, the Board for Licensing Contractors has a Mold Remediation classification on its contractor license. Tennessee requires a contractor license for jobs of $25,000 or more, so a large mold job should go to a company licensed in that classification.
State law does not bar one company from both inspecting and remediating the same job, so hiring an independent inspector is your own choice. You can check a contractor’s license and classification on the state’s online license lookup.
Nearby ZIP Codes In Hardin County
Part of Hardin County, Tennessee.