Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 98498, Lakewood WA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 98498, Lakewood runs about $1,650 to $6,650 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1974, older than the Pierce County median of 1985.
1974Median year homes were built
63%Homes built before 1980
39%Homes rented, not owned
$458,200Median home value
$1,604Median gross rent
12,842Housing units
63 percent of homes in 98498 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 35 percent across Pierce County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,650, is about 1.5 percent of the median home value of $458,200.
Typical Prices In 98498
| Job | Size | National Range | 98498 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 Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington.