Mold Removal Cost And Risk In King William County, VA
A typical professional mold job in King William County runs about $1,450 to $5,850 before rebuild, using the Richmond, VA price level. Below are the 4 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Virginia rules.
1995Median year homes were built
29%Homes built before 1980
11%Homes rented, not owned
$276,500Median home value
7,605Housing units
18,232People
Half the homes in King William County were built before 1995, and 29 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 11 percent of homes in King William County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 23181 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1974, and ZIP 23086 the newest, 2003.
Typical Prices In King William County
| Job | Size | National Range | King William 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 William 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 William County
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