Mold Removal Cost In South Salt Lake, UT

A typical professional mold job in South Salt Lake runs about $1,500 to $6,050 before rebuild. South Salt Lake sits in Salt Lake County.

1979Median year homes were built

51%Homes built before 1980

62%Homes rented, not owned

$390,400Median home value

11,704Housing units

26,277People

Figures for South Salt Lake city from Census ACS 2019 to 2023.

Half the homes in South Salt Lake were built before 1979, and 51 percent 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 in South Salt Lake are rented, 62 percent. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.

Typical Prices In South Salt Lake

JobSizeNational RangeSouth Salt Lake Estimate
Mold Remediationa typical professional job$1,500 to $6,000$1,500 to $6,050
Mold Remediationan attic$2,000 to $7,500$2,000 to $7,550
Mold Inspection and Testinga visual inspection$200 to $600$200 to $600
Mold Inspection and Testingan inspection with samples$300 to $1,000$300 to $1,000
Mold Inspection and Testinga clearance test$300 to $800$300 to $800

Estimate is the national range times 100.9 divided by 100, the price level for Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, rounded to $50. National ranges from Remediational cost guide, price level from BEA Regional Price Parities 2024.

The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,050, that cap falls short by about $1,050 at the top of that range. Read the form

Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here

FEMA rates Salt Lake 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

HazardFEMA Risk Rating
Inland floodingRelatively Moderate
Coastal floodingNo Rating
HurricaneNot Applicable
Cold waveRelatively Low
Winter weatherVery High

Source FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, county level.

ZIP Code Neighborhoods In South Salt Lake

ZIPMedian Year BuiltHomes RentedMedian Home Value
84115197462%$396,200

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