Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 78161 TX
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 78161 runs about $1,400 to $5,700 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1998, older than the Wilson County median of 1999.
1998Median year homes were built
12%Homes built before 1980
7%Homes rented, not owned
Not publishedMedian home value
Not publishedMedian gross rent
237Housing units
12 percent of homes in 78161 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 7 percent of homes here are rented, against 14 percent across Wilson County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
Typical Prices In 78161
| Job | Size | National Range | 78161 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,700 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,900 to $7,100 |
| 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 $5,700, that cap falls short by about $700 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Wilson County
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Wilson County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 Wilson County
Part of Wilson County, Texas.