Mold Removal Cost In Harrisonburg, VA
A typical professional mold job in Harrisonburg runs about $1,400 to $5,700 before rebuild. Harrisonburg sits in Harrisonburg city.
1987Median year homes were built
38%Homes built before 1980
60%Homes rented, not owned
$278,200Median home value
18,654Housing units
51,492People
Half the homes in Harrisonburg were built before 1987, and 38 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 Harrisonburg are rented, 60 percent. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Typical Prices In Harrisonburg
| Job | Size | National Range | Harrisonburg 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 Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Harrisonburg city.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Harrisonburg
| ZIP | Median Year Built | Homes Rented | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22807 | Not published | 100% | Not published |
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