Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 78353 TX
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 78353 runs about $1,300 to $5,250 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1981, newer than the Brooks County median of 1970.
1981Median year homes were built
48%Homes built before 1980
47%Homes rented, not owned
Not publishedMedian home value
Not publishedMedian gross rent
362Housing units
48 percent of homes in 78353 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 47 percent of homes here are rented, against 47 percent across Brooks County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
Typical Prices In 78353
| Job | Size | National Range | 78353 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,250 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,600 |
| 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 $5,250, that cap falls short by about $250 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Brooks County
FEMA rates Brooks 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 | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
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 Brooks County
Part of Brooks County, Texas.