Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Washington County, UT
A typical professional mold job in Washington County runs about $1,450 to $5,850 before rebuild, using the St. George, UT price level. Below are the 20 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Utah rules.
2002Median year homes were built
11%Homes built before 1980
27%Homes rented, not owned
$465,600Median home value
78,993Housing units
189,827People
Half the homes in Washington County were built before 2002, and 11 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. About 27 percent of homes in Washington County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 84782 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1986, and ZIP 84780 the newest, 2007.
Typical Prices In Washington County
| Job | Size | National Range | Washington County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,850 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,950 to $7,300 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| 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 $800 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,850, that cap falls short by about $850 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Washington County high for inland flooding. 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 | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Washington County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84722 | Washington County | 1996 | 14% | $350,000 |
| 84725 | Washington County | 1995 | 26% | $350,000 |
| 84733 | Washington County | 2001 | 20% | Not published |
| 84737 | Washington County | 2003 | 12% | $420,900 |
| 84738 | Washington County | 2003 | 7% | $540,900 |
| 84745 | La Verkin | 1997 | 17% | $366,500 |
| 84746 | Washington County | 1996 | 21% | $401,000 |
| 84757 | Washington County | 2002 | 17% | $595,800 |
| 84763 | Rockville | 1987 | 34% | $658,300 |
| 84765 | Washington County | 2002 | 9% | $509,600 |
| 84767 | Washington County | 1990 | 16% | $832,400 |
| 84770 | Washington County | 1996 | 18% | $407,100 |
| 84774 | Toquerville | 2002 | 24% | $463,200 |
| 84779 | Washington County | 1988 | 21% | $466,300 |
| 84780 | Washington | 2007 | 10% | $511,700 |
| 84781 | Washington County | 1992 | 24% | $570,900 |
| 84782 | Washington County | 1986 | 37% | $465,900 |
| 84783 | Washington County | 2001 | 0% | $645,600 |
| 84784 | Hildale | 1988 | 34% | $385,900 |
| 84790 | St. George | 2004 | 4% | $500,900 |
Cities And Towns
Utah Rules On Mold
Utah Mold And Insurance Rules
- Utah's health tracking program says controlling moisture is the key to stopping mold, even in a dry state. Mold, Utah Environmental Public Health Tracking
- Whatever kind of mold you find, Utah health officials say it needs to be removed. Mold, Utah Environmental Public Health Tracking