Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 98225, Bellingham WA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 98225, Bellingham runs about $1,550 to $6,200 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1975, older than the Whatcom County median of 1988.
1975Median year homes were built
58%Homes built before 1980
59%Homes rented, not owned
$588,800Median home value
$1,430Median gross rent
24,202Housing units
58 percent of homes in 98225 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, 59 percent against 37 percent across Whatcom County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,200, is about 1.1 percent of the median home value of $588,800.
Typical Prices In 98225
| Job | Size | National Range | 98225 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,550 to $6,200 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,050 to $7,750 |
| 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 $1,050 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $850 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,200, that cap falls short by about $1,200 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Whatcom County
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Whatcom County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
Washington Rules On Mold
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Part of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington.