Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 38501 TN
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 38501 runs about $1,250 to $5,100 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1990, the same as the Putnam County median.
1990Median year homes were built
34%Homes built before 1980
51%Homes rented, not owned
$245,100Median home value
$856Median gross rent
19,158Housing units
34 percent of homes in 38501 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.
Most homes here are rented, 51 percent against 39 percent across Putnam County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,100, is about 2.1 percent of the median home value of $245,100.
Typical Prices In 38501
| Job | Size | National Range | 38501 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 Putnam County
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Putnam County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
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 Putnam County
Part of Putnam County, Tennessee.