Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 26505, Morgantown WV
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 26505, Morgantown runs about $1,400 to $5,600 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1984, older than the Monongalia County median of 1988.
1984Median year homes were built
46%Homes built before 1980
67%Homes rented, not owned
$265,100Median home value
$942Median gross rent
19,220Housing units
46 percent of homes in 26505 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, 67 percent against 42 percent across Monongalia 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, $5,600, is about 2.1 percent of the median home value of $265,100.
Typical Prices In 26505
| Job | Size | National Range | 26505 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 Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.