Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 78406, Corpus Christi TX
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 78406, Corpus Christi runs about $1,400 to $5,550 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1992, newer than the Nueces County median of 1982.
1992Median year homes were built
44%Homes built before 1980
57%Homes rented, not owned
Not publishedMedian home value
$1,715Median gross rent
353Housing units
44 percent of homes in 78406 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, 57 percent against 40 percent across Nueces County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Typical Prices In 78406
| Job | Size | National Range | 78406 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 Nueces County
FEMA rates Nueces County high for inland flooding, 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 High |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Cold wave | Very 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 Nueces County
Part of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas.