Mold Removal Cost In Richmond, VA
A typical professional mold job in Richmond runs about $1,450 to $5,850 before rebuild. Richmond sits in Chesterfield County, Henrico County, Richmond city.
1959Median year homes were built
72%Homes built before 1980
56%Homes rented, not owned
$328,100Median home value
112,848Housing units
227,595People
Half the homes in Richmond were built before 1959, and 72 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 Richmond are rented, 56 percent. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Typical Prices In Richmond
| Job | Size | National Range | Richmond 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 $7,350 |
| 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 $1,000 |
| 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 Chesterfield 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
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Richmond
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