Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Columbia County, WA
A typical professional mold job in Columbia County runs about $1,450 to $5,850 before rebuild, using the Washington nonmetro price level. Below are the 2 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Washington rules.
1948Median year homes were built
78%Homes built before 1980
22%Homes rented, not owned
$256,100Median home value
2,218Housing units
3,996People
Half the homes in Columbia County were built before 1948, and 78 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 22 percent of homes in Columbia County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 99328 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1946, and ZIP 99359 the newest, 1955.
Typical Prices In Columbia County
| Job | Size | National Range | Columbia County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,850 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,950 to $7,300 |
| 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 $950 |
| 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 $5,850, that cap falls short by about $850 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 Columbia County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Columbia County
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
All Washington Mold And Insurance Rules lines
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