Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Lancaster County, VA
A typical professional mold job in Lancaster County runs about $1,350 to $5,300 before rebuild, using the Virginia nonmetro price level. Below are the 4 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Virginia rules.
1981Median year homes were built
48%Homes built before 1980
20%Homes rented, not owned
$307,600Median home value
7,483Housing units
10,876People
Half the homes in Lancaster County were built before 1981, and 48 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 20 percent of homes in Lancaster County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 22503 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1977, and ZIP 22576 the newest, 1986.
Typical Prices In Lancaster County
| Job | Size | National Range | Lancaster County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,300 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,650 |
| 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 | $250 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,300, that cap falls short by about $300 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 Lancaster County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Lancaster 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