Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Jefferson County, WA
A typical professional mold job in Jefferson County runs about $1,450 to $5,850 before rebuild, using the Washington nonmetro price level. Below are the 8 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Washington rules.
1987Median year homes were built
38%Homes built before 1980
20%Homes rented, not owned
$495,100Median home value
19,359Housing units
33,313People
Half the homes in Jefferson County were built before 1987, and 38 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 20 percent of homes in Jefferson County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 98331 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1977, and ZIP 98325 the newest, 1999.
Typical Prices In Jefferson County
| Job | Size | National Range | Jefferson 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 Jefferson County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Jefferson County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98320 | Jefferson County | 1984 | 39% | $265,500 |
| 98325 | Jefferson County | 1999 | 9% | $468,000 |
| 98331 | Jefferson County | 1977 | 64% | $194,700 |
| 98339 | Jefferson County | 1979 | 54% | $385,500 |
| 98358 | Marrowstone | 1988 | 29% | $561,400 |
| 98365 | Jefferson County | 1993 | 28% | $603,500 |
| 98368 | Jefferson County | 1986 | 41% | $511,900 |
| 98376 | Jefferson County | 1988 | 41% | $376,400 |
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