Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 78549 TX
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 78549 runs about $1,300 to $5,150 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1989, older than the Hidalgo County median of 1999.
1989Median year homes were built
30%Homes built before 1980
17%Homes rented, not owned
$62,700Median home value
Not publishedMedian gross rent
355Housing units
30 percent of homes in 78549 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 17 percent of homes here are rented, against 32 percent across Hidalgo County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,150, is about 8.2 percent of the median home value of $62,700.
Typical Prices In 78549
| Job | Size | National Range | 78549 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,150 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,700 to $6,450 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $150 to $500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $850 |
| 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 $5,150, that cap falls short by about $150 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Hidalgo County
FEMA rates Hidalgo County high for inland 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 | Relatively High |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| 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 Hidalgo County
Part of Hidalgo County, Texas.