Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Arlington County, VA
A typical professional mold job in Arlington County runs about $1,650 to $6,550 before rebuild, using the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV price level. Below are the 10 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Virginia rules.
1976Median year homes were built
53%Homes built before 1980
58%Homes rented, not owned
$864,800Median home value
120,746Housing units
235,463People
Half the homes in Arlington County were built before 1976, and 53 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 Arlington County are rented, 58 percent. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 22211 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1938, and ZIP 22203 the newest, 1991.
Typical Prices In Arlington County
| Job | Size | National Range | Arlington County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,650 to $6,550 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,200 to $8,150 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $650 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $350 to $1,100 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $350 to $850 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,550, that cap falls short by about $1,550 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Arlington County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Arlington County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22201 | Arlington | 1990 | 36% | $760,700 |
| 22202 | Arlington | 1985 | 43% | $838,400 |
| 22203 | Arlington | 1991 | 36% | $809,700 |
| 22204 | Arlington | 1967 | 68% | $672,100 |
| 22205 | Arlington | 1952 | 82% | $1,070,500 |
| 22206 | Arlington | 1965 | 61% | $569,700 |
| 22207 | Arlington | 1959 | 74% | $1,201,800 |
| 22209 | Arlington | 1986 | 40% | $799,900 |
| 22211 | Arlington | 1938 | 100% | Not published |
| 22213 | Arlington | 1968 | 58% | $1,049,500 |
Cities And Towns
Virginia Rules On Mold
Virginia Mold And Insurance Rules
- In Virginia, mold that follows another covered loss is covered. Virginia Homeowners Insurance Guide, SCC Bureau of Insurance
- If mold itself is the direct cause of the loss, a Virginia home policy excludes it. Virginia Homeowners Insurance Guide, SCC Bureau of Insurance
- Licensing. Virginia has no state mold license, but selling home mold remediation without a national mold remediation certification breaks the Consumer Protection Act. Va. Code 59.1-200
- Virginia landlords must state in the move in inspection report whether there is any visible mold. Va. Code 55.1-1215
- If visible mold shows up in a Virginia rental, the landlord must have it remediated to professional standards. Va. Code 8.01-226.12