Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 26178 WV
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 26178 runs about $1,300 to $5,200 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1943, older than the Ritchie County median of 1974.
1943Median year homes were built
79%Homes built before 1980
55%Homes rented, not owned
$153,100Median home value
Not publishedMedian gross rent
237Housing units
79 percent of homes in 26178 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, 55 percent against 16 percent across Ritchie 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 3.4 percent of the median home value of $153,100.
Typical Prices In 26178
| Job | Size | National Range | 26178 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 Ritchie County
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Ritchie County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
West Virginia Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Ritchie County
Part of Ritchie County, West Virginia.