Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 76710, Waco TX
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 76710, Waco runs about $1,400 to $5,550 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1969, older than the McLennan County median of 1982.
1969Median year homes were built
79%Homes built before 1980
54%Homes rented, not owned
$229,000Median home value
$1,098Median gross rent
12,391Housing units
79 percent of homes in 76710 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, 54 percent against 39 percent across McLennan 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, $5,550, is about 2.4 percent of the median home value of $229,000.
Typical Prices In 76710
| Job | Size | National Range | 76710 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,550 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,950 |
| 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 | $300 to $950 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,550, that cap falls short by about $550 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For McLennan County
FEMA rates McLennan County high for 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 | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| 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 McLennan County
Part of Waco, McLennan County, Texas.