Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 23704, Portsmouth VA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 23704, Portsmouth runs about $1,450 to $5,900 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1959, older than the Portsmouth city median of 1966.
1959Median year homes were built
68%Homes built before 1980
62%Homes rented, not owned
$197,400Median home value
$1,279Median gross rent
9,538Housing units
68 percent of homes in 23704 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, 62 percent against 43 percent across Portsmouth 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 3.0 percent of the median home value of $197,400.
Typical Prices In 23704
| Job | Size | National Range | 23704 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 Portsmouth city
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Portsmouth city.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
Virginia Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Portsmouth city
Part of Portsmouth, Portsmouth city, Virginia.