Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 23605, Newport News VA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 23605, Newport News runs about $1,450 to $5,900 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1967, older than the Newport News city median of 1979.
1967Median year homes were built
65%Homes built before 1980
60%Homes rented, not owned
$178,400Median home value
$1,187Median gross rent
6,944Housing units
65 percent of homes in 23605 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 here are rented, 60 percent against 52 percent across Newport News city. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,900, is about 3.3 percent of the median home value of $178,400.
Typical Prices In 23605
| Job | Size | National Range | 23605 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 For Newport News city
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 |
Virginia Rules On Mold
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