Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 78564 TX
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 78564 runs about $1,300 to $5,250 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1958, older than the Zapata County median of 1990.
1958Median year homes were built
76%Homes built before 1980
100%Homes rented, not owned
Not publishedMedian home value
Not publishedMedian gross rent
95Housing units
76 percent of homes in 78564 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, 100 percent against 25 percent across Zapata County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Typical Prices In 78564
| Job | Size | National Range | 78564 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,250 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,600 |
| 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 $5,250, that cap falls short by about $250 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Zapata County
FEMA rates Zapata 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 | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Very 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 Zapata County
Part of Zapata County, Texas.