Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 78379 TX
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 78379 runs about $1,300 to $5,250 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 2000, newer than the Kleberg County median of 1979.
2000Median year homes were built
24%Homes built before 1980
14%Homes rented, not owned
$109,200Median home value
$1,101Median gross rent
1,064Housing units
24 percent of homes in 78379 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 14 percent of homes here are rented, against 46 percent across Kleberg County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,250, is about 4.8 percent of the median home value of $109,200.
Typical Prices In 78379
| Job | Size | National Range | 78379 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,250 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,600 |
| 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 $5,250, that cap falls short by about $250 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Kleberg County
FEMA rates Kleberg 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 Low |
| 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 Kleberg County
Part of Kleberg County, Texas.