Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Yakima County, WA
A typical professional mold job in Yakima County runs about $1,450 to $5,750 before rebuild, using the Yakima, WA price level. Below are the 20 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Washington rules.
1976Median year homes were built
58%Homes built before 1980
38%Homes rented, not owned
$281,100Median home value
91,647Housing units
256,605People
Half the homes in Yakima County were built before 1976, and 58 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 38 percent of homes in Yakima County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 98939 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1956, and ZIP 98936 the newest, 1997.
Typical Prices In Yakima County
| Job | Size | National Range | Yakima County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,750 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,900 to $7,150 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $550 |
| 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 $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,750, that cap falls short by about $750 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Yakima County high for cold wave, 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Yakima County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98901 | Yakima County | 1980 | 51% | $268,100 |
| 98902 | Yakima | 1958 | 78% | $237,700 |
| 98903 | Yakima County | 1977 | 56% | $265,900 |
| 98908 | Yakima County | 1981 | 48% | $356,900 |
| 98921 | Buena | Not published | 100% | Not published |
| 98923 | Yakima County | 1969 | 73% | $228,300 |
| 98930 | Yakima County | 1976 | 61% | $277,600 |
| 98932 | Yakima County | 1972 | 59% | $230,300 |
| 98933 | Yakima County | 1972 | 61% | $225,400 |
| 98935 | Yakima County | 1978 | 54% | $196,100 |
| 98936 | Yakima County | 1997 | 24% | $325,400 |
| 98937 | Yakima County | 1967 | 65% | $343,300 |
| 98938 | Yakima County | 1976 | 58% | $174,100 |
| 98939 | Yakima County | 1956 | 62% | Not published |
| 98942 | Yakima County | 1982 | 48% | $352,100 |
| 98947 | Yakima County | 1987 | 42% | $240,200 |
| 98948 | Yakima County | 1967 | 72% | $217,800 |
| 98951 | Yakima County | 1972 | 63% | $214,000 |
| 98952 | Yakima County | 1976 | 57% | $111,000 |
| 98953 | Yakima County | 1981 | 49% | $362,800 |
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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
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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