Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Coryell County, TX
A typical professional mold job in Coryell County runs about $1,350 to $5,450 before rebuild, using the Killeen-Temple, TX price level. Below are the 5 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Texas rules.
1987Median year homes were built
40%Homes built before 1980
41%Homes rented, not owned
$177,400Median home value
29,180Housing units
83,772People
Half the homes in Coryell County were built before 1987, 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 41 percent of homes in Coryell County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 76566 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1976, and ZIP 76561 the newest, 1994.
Typical Prices In Coryell County
| Job | Size | National Range | Coryell County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,450 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,850 |
| 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 $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,450, that cap falls short by about $450 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Coryell County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Coryell County
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.
Texas Mold And Insurance Rules
- Most Texas home policies cover mold on an item damaged by sudden and accidental water, like a burst pipe. When are water damage and mold covered by insurance, TDI
- Texas home policies usually do not cover mold from slow leaks or seepage. When are water damage and mold covered by insurance, TDI
- Your Texas insurer may let you add coverage for mold cleanup after a covered loss. When are water damage and mold covered by insurance, TDI
- Licensing. Texas requires mold companies and workers to be licensed by TDLR unless they are exempt. Consumer Mold Information Sheet, TDLR
- A Texas seller must give the buyer copies of mold remediation certificates from the last five years. Consumer Mold Information Sheet, TDLR
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Texas Department of Insurance
- Most Texas home and renters policies cover mold that grows on an item hurt by sudden and accidental water damage, such as a burst pipe. When are water damage and mold covered by insurance?
- Texas home policies usually do not cover mold from gradual leaks or seepage. When are water damage and mold covered by insurance?
- Mold from a flood is not covered by a home policy. You need a separate flood policy. When are water damage and mold covered by insurance?
- Most Texas home policies leave out mold cleanup and testing, but your insurer may let you add it for a covered loss. When are water damage and mold covered by insurance?
- For a mold removal claim in Texas you need a state licensed mold pro and an inspection showing the mold is gone and the cause is fixed. When are water damage and mold covered by insurance?
All Texas Department of Insurance lines
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
- In Texas anyone who does mold testing or mold cleanup for others must hold a TDLR license unless an exemption applies. Consumer Mold Information Sheet
- A homeowner can test or clean up mold in their own home without a license. Consumer Mold Information Sheet
- The remediation contractor must give you a Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation within 10 days after the job ends. Consumer Mold Information Sheet
- A certificate showing the cause was fixed stops an insurer from making underwriting choices based on past mold damage or past mold claims. Consumer Mold Information Sheet
- If you sell your Texas home you must give the buyer every mold certificate from the last five years. Consumer Mold Information Sheet