Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 79412, Lubbock TX
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 79412, Lubbock runs about $1,350 to $5,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1964, older than the Lubbock County median of 1984.
1964Median year homes were built
83%Homes built before 1980
53%Homes rented, not owned
$117,200Median home value
$964Median gross rent
6,480Housing units
83 percent of homes in 79412 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.
Most homes here are rented, 53 percent against 45 percent across Lubbock County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,500, is about 4.7 percent of the median home value of $117,200.
Typical Prices In 79412
| Job | Size | National Range | 79412 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,850 |
| 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 $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,500, that cap falls short by about $500 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Lubbock County
FEMA rates Lubbock County high for 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Very 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 Lubbock County
Part of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas.