Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Newport News city, VA
A typical professional mold job in Newport News city runs about $1,450 to $5,900 before rebuild, using the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC price level. Below are the 8 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Virginia rules.
1979Median year homes were built
51%Homes built before 1980
52%Homes rented, not owned
$243,300Median home value
81,850Housing units
184,774People
Half the homes in Newport News city were built before 1979, and 51 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 Newport News city are rented, 52 percent. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 23607 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1964, and ZIP 23604 the newest, 2003.
Typical Prices In Newport News city
| Job | Size | National Range | Newport News city Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,900 |
| 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 $5,900, that cap falls short by about $900 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Newport News city 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 Low |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Newport News city
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23601 | Newport News | 1968 | 69% | $235,600 |
| 23602 | Newport News | 1985 | 41% | $270,200 |
| 23603 | Newport News | 1984 | 33% | $253,100 |
| 23604 | Newport News | 2003 | 24% | Not published |
| 23605 | Newport News | 1967 | 65% | $178,400 |
| 23606 | Newport News | 1983 | 44% | $296,900 |
| 23607 | Newport News | 1964 | 71% | $146,400 |
| 23608 | Newport News | 1985 | 40% | $243,300 |
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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