Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 79605, Abilene TX
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 79605, Abilene runs about $1,350 to $5,400 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1959, older than the Taylor County median of 1977.
1959Median year homes were built
82%Homes built before 1980
43%Homes rented, not owned
$159,800Median home value
$1,077Median gross rent
12,795Housing units
82 percent of homes in 79605 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 43 percent of homes here are rented, against 40 percent across Taylor County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,400, is about 3.4 percent of the median home value of $159,800.
Typical Prices In 79605
| Job | Size | National Range | 79605 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 $6,800 |
| 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 Taylor County
FEMA rates Taylor County high for 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 Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively 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 Taylor County
Part of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.