Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 98112, Seattle WA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 98112, Seattle runs about $1,650 to $6,650 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1944, older than the King County median of 1983.
1944Median year homes were built
74%Homes built before 1980
39%Homes rented, not owned
$1,407,400Median home value
$2,062Median gross rent
11,670Housing units
74 percent of homes in 98112 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 39 percent of homes here are rented, against 44 percent across King County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,650, is about 0.5 percent of the median home value of $1,407,400.
Typical Prices In 98112
| Job | Size | National Range | 98112 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,650 to $6,650 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,200 to $8,350 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $650 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $350 to $1,100 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $350 to $900 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,650, that cap falls short by about $1,650 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For King County
FEMA rates King County high for inland flooding, 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 | Very High |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Washington Rules On Mold
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