Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Hanover County, VA
A typical professional mold job in Hanover County runs about $1,450 to $5,850 before rebuild, using the Richmond, VA price level. Below are the 9 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Virginia rules.
1990Median year homes were built
32%Homes built before 1980
17%Homes rented, not owned
$372,700Median home value
43,983Housing units
111,652People
Half the homes in Hanover County were built before 1990, and 32 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 17 percent of homes in Hanover County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 23005 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1986, and ZIP 23059 the newest, 2003.
Typical Prices In Hanover County
| Job | Size | National Range | Hanover 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 $7,350 |
| 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 none of the water hazards below as high for Hanover County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Hanover County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23005 | Hanover County | 1986 | 40% | $376,400 |
| 23015 | Hanover County | 1994 | 30% | $430,800 |
| 23047 | Hanover County | 1990 | 34% | $419,200 |
| 23059 | Hanover County | 2003 | 9% | $573,800 |
| 23069 | Hanover County | 1986 | 36% | $338,500 |
| 23111 | Hanover County | 1989 | 31% | $324,600 |
| 23116 | Hanover County | 1993 | 26% | $405,900 |
| 23146 | Hanover County | 1987 | 36% | $442,900 |
| 23192 | Hanover County | 1988 | 39% | $368,500 |
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