Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 75052, Grand Prairie TX
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 75052, Grand Prairie runs about $1,550 to $6,200 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1996, newer than the Dallas County median of 1982.
1996Median year homes were built
18%Homes built before 1980
36%Homes rented, not owned
$282,100Median home value
$1,680Median gross rent
33,386Housing units
18 percent of homes in 75052 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 36 percent of homes here are rented, against 49 percent across Dallas County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,200, is about 2.2 percent of the median home value of $282,100.
Typical Prices In 75052
| Job | Size | National Range | 75052 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,550 to $6,200 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,050 to $7,750 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,050 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $800 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,200, that cap falls short by about $1,200 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Dallas County
FEMA rates Dallas 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 Low |
| Cold wave | Very High |
| Winter weather | Very 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 Dallas County
Part of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas.