Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 26651 WV
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 26651 runs about $1,300 to $5,200 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1985, newer than the Nicholas County median of 1980.
1985Median year homes were built
42%Homes built before 1980
20%Homes rented, not owned
$156,500Median home value
$760Median gross rent
4,525Housing units
42 percent of homes in 26651 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 20 percent of homes here are rented, against 18 percent across Nicholas County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,200, is about 3.3 percent of the median home value of $156,500.
Typical Prices In 26651
| Job | Size | National Range | 26651 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 Nicholas County
FEMA rates Nicholas 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 Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
West Virginia Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Nicholas County
Part of Nicholas County, West Virginia.