Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 78217, San Antonio TX
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 78217, San Antonio runs about $1,400 to $5,700 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1980, older than the Bexar County median of 1989.
1980Median year homes were built
51%Homes built before 1980
54%Homes rented, not owned
$216,100Median home value
$1,186Median gross rent
16,179Housing units
51 percent of homes in 78217 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, 54 percent against 41 percent across Bexar 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, $5,700, is about 2.6 percent of the median home value of $216,100.
Typical Prices In 78217
| Job | Size | National Range | 78217 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,700 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,900 to $7,100 |
| 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 | $300 to $950 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,700, that cap falls short by about $700 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Bexar County
FEMA rates Bexar County high for inland flooding, 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 | Very High |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Texas Rules On Mold
Who May Do Mold Work
Texas licenses mold assessment consultants, assessment technicians, remediation contractors, remediation workers and the companies they work for through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. A license is needed when the mold covers 25 contiguous square feet or more.
State law says a license holder may not do both the mold assessment and the mold remediation on the same project. A person also may not own a share of both the assessment company and the remediation company on the same project. You can check any license with the TDLR license search.
Nearby ZIP Codes In Bexar County
Part of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.