Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 77640, Port Arthur TX
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 77640, Port Arthur runs about $1,350 to $5,400 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1972, older than the Jefferson County median of 1976.
1972Median year homes were built
59%Homes built before 1980
33%Homes rented, not owned
$97,200Median home value
$1,163Median gross rent
9,020Housing units
59 percent of homes in 77640 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 33 percent of homes here are rented, against 38 percent across Jefferson County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,400, is about 5.6 percent of the median home value of $97,200.
Typical Prices In 77640
| Job | Size | National Range | 77640 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,400 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,750 |
| 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 $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,400, that cap falls short by about $400 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Jefferson County
FEMA rates Jefferson County high for 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
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 Jefferson County
Part of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.