Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Benton County, WA
A typical professional mold job in Benton County runs about $1,500 to $6,000 before rebuild, using the Kennewick-Richland, WA price level. Below are the 11 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Washington rules.
1987Median year homes were built
45%Homes built before 1980
32%Homes rented, not owned
$369,400Median home value
81,792Housing units
210,224People
Half the homes in Benton County were built before 1987, and 45 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 32 percent of homes in Benton County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 99354 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1969, and ZIP 99338 the newest, 2004.
Typical Prices In Benton County
| Job | Size | National Range | Benton County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| 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 $6,000, that cap falls short by about $1,000 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Benton County 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Benton County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98944 | Benton County | 1975 | 60% | $230,100 |
| 99320 | Benton County | 1991 | 37% | $300,300 |
| 99336 | Kennewick | 1976 | 59% | $292,300 |
| 99337 | Benton County | 1989 | 44% | $356,700 |
| 99338 | Benton County | 2004 | 19% | $526,700 |
| 99345 | Benton County | 1985 | 45% | $422,200 |
| 99346 | Benton County | 1992 | 31% | $214,700 |
| 99350 | Benton County | 1985 | 42% | $289,100 |
| 99352 | Richland | 1999 | 32% | $442,100 |
| 99353 | West Richland | 2000 | 22% | $407,600 |
| 99354 | Richland | 1969 | 71% | $355,400 |
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Washington Rules On Mold
Washington Mold And Insurance Rules
- Many Washington home policies give limited mold coverage, but only when a covered loss like a burst pipe causes it. Leaks, water damage and mold, Washington OIC
- If your Washington policy has no mold coverage, you may be able to add it. Leaks, water damage and mold, Washington OIC
- Washington landlords must give tenants state health department information about indoor mold. RCW 59.18.060
- Washington renters should tell the landlord in writing about leaks or moisture right away. Renters, Landlords, and Mold, WA Department of Health
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Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner
- Many Washington home policies give limited mold coverage only when the mold comes from a covered loss like a pipe that suddenly bursts. Leaks, water damage, and mold
- If your policy has no mold coverage you may be able to add it, but it is usually very limited. Leaks, water damage, and mold
- Check your crawlspace often for dampness, moldy smells and sagging insulation. Leaks, water damage, and mold