Mold Removal Cost And Risk In King and Queen County, VA
A typical professional mold job in King and Queen County runs about $1,450 to $5,850 before rebuild, using the Richmond, VA price level. Below are the 11 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Virginia rules.
1990Median year homes were built
36%Homes built before 1980
23%Homes rented, not owned
$240,900Median home value
3,485Housing units
6,676People
Half the homes in King and Queen County were built before 1990, and 36 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 23 percent of homes in King and Queen County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 23161 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1955, and ZIP 23126 the newest, 2002.
Typical Prices In King and Queen County
| Job | Size | National Range | King and Queen 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 King and Queen County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In King and Queen County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22437 | King and Queen County | 1969 | 76% | $321,300 |
| 23023 | King and Queen County | 2001 | 29% | $285,000 |
| 23085 | King and Queen County | 1996 | 29% | Not published |
| 23091 | King and Queen County | 1992 | 46% | $216,900 |
| 23108 | King and Queen County | 1996 | 0% | Not published |
| 23110 | King and Queen County | 1970 | 55% | $242,100 |
| 23126 | King and Queen County | 2002 | 16% | $278,100 |
| 23148 | King and Queen County | 1991 | 36% | $201,700 |
| 23156 | King and Queen County | 1989 | 31% | $216,400 |
| 23161 | King and Queen County | 1955 | 60% | Not published |
| 23177 | King and Queen County | 1988 | 39% | $192,400 |
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