Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 98908 WA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 98908 runs about $1,450 to $5,750 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1981, newer than the Yakima County median of 1976.
1981Median year homes were built
48%Homes built before 1980
30%Homes rented, not owned
$356,900Median home value
$1,302Median gross rent
15,496Housing units
48 percent of homes in 98908 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 30 percent of homes here are rented, against 38 percent across Yakima County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,750, is about 1.6 percent of the median home value of $356,900.
Typical Prices In 98908
| Job | Size | National Range | 98908 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 For Yakima County
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 |
Washington Rules On Mold
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