Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 26705 WV
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 26705 runs about $1,400 to $5,600 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1956, older than the Preston County median of 1982.
1956Median year homes were built
61%Homes built before 1980
32%Homes rented, not owned
$154,300Median home value
Not publishedMedian gross rent
422Housing units
61 percent of homes in 26705 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 32 percent of homes here are rented, against 19 percent across Preston County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,600, is about 3.6 percent of the median home value of $154,300.
Typical Prices In 26705
| Job | Size | National Range | 26705 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 Preston County
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Preston County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
West Virginia Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Preston County
Part of Preston County, West Virginia.