Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 98421, Tacoma WA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 98421, Tacoma runs about $1,650 to $6,650 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 2014, newer than the Pierce County median of 1985.
2014Median year homes were built
14%Homes built before 1980
93%Homes rented, not owned
Not publishedMedian home value
$1,273Median gross rent
78Housing units
14 percent of homes in 98421 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, 93 percent against 35 percent across Pierce County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Typical Prices In 98421
| Job | Size | National Range | 98421 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 Pierce County
FEMA rates Pierce County high for inland flooding, cold wave. 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 High |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
Washington Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Pierce County
Part of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.