Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 77018, Houston TX
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 77018, Houston runs about $1,500 to $5,900 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1967, older than the Harris County median of 1988.
1967Median year homes were built
64%Homes built before 1980
29%Homes rented, not owned
$543,800Median home value
$1,256Median gross rent
13,335Housing units
64 percent of homes in 77018 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 29 percent of homes here are rented, against 45 percent across Harris County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,900, is about 1.1 percent of the median home value of $543,800.
Typical Prices In 77018
| Job | Size | National Range | 77018 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 Harris County
FEMA rates Harris County high for inland flooding, coastal flooding, hurricane, 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 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Very 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 Harris County
Part of Houston, Harris County, Texas.