Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 77053 TX
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 77053 runs about $1,500 to $5,900 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1980, older than the Fort Bend County median of 2004.
1980Median year homes were built
50%Homes built before 1980
35%Homes rented, not owned
$166,200Median home value
$1,579Median gross rent
9,716Housing units
50 percent of homes in 77053 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 35 percent of homes here are rented, against 23 percent across Fort Bend County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,900, is about 3.5 percent of the median home value of $166,200.
Typical Prices In 77053
| Job | Size | National Range | 77053 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,500 to $5,900 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,950 to $7,400 |
| 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 $1,000 |
| 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 $5,900, that cap falls short by about $900 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Fort Bend County
FEMA rates Fort Bend County high for inland flooding, hurricane, 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 | Relatively High |
| Coastal flooding | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively 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 Fort Bend County
Part of Fort Bend County, Texas.