Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 24892 WV
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 24892 runs about $1,300 to $5,200 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1962, newer than the McDowell County median of 1959.
1962Median year homes were built
62%Homes built before 1980
59%Homes rented, not owned
$37,600Median home value
$723Median gross rent
789Housing units
62 percent of homes in 24892 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 24 percent across McDowell 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, $5,200, is about 13.8 percent of the median home value of $37,600.
Typical Prices In 24892
| Job | Size | National Range | 24892 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $5,200 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,750 to $6,550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $150 to $500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $850 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,200, that cap falls short by about $200 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For McDowell County
FEMA rates McDowell County high for 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 Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
West Virginia Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In McDowell County
Part of McDowell County, West Virginia.