Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 26501 WV
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 26501 runs about $1,400 to $5,600 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1965, older than the Monongalia County median of 1988.
1965Median year homes were built
65%Homes built before 1980
40%Homes rented, not owned
$213,000Median home value
$914Median gross rent
9,541Housing units
65 percent of homes in 26501 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 40 percent of homes here are rented, against 42 percent across Monongalia County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,600, is about 2.6 percent of the median home value of $213,000.
Typical Prices In 26501
| Job | Size | National Range | 26501 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,600 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $7,000 |
| 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 $5,600, that cap falls short by about $600 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Monongalia County
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Monongalia County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
West Virginia Rules On Mold
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Part of Monongalia County, West Virginia.