Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Calumet County, WI
A typical professional mold job in Calumet County runs about $1,400 to $5,550 before rebuild, using the Appleton, WI price level. Below are the 10 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Wisconsin rules.
1986Median year homes were built
44%Homes built before 1980
19%Homes rented, not owned
$252,100Median home value
22,163Housing units
52,626People
Half the homes in Calumet County were built before 1986, and 44 percent 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 19 percent of homes in Calumet County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 54160 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1945, and ZIP 54169 the newest, 2001.
Typical Prices In Calumet County
| Job | Size | National Range | Calumet County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,550 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,950 |
| 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 $900 |
| 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 $5,550, that cap falls short by about $550 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Calumet County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Calumet County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53014 | Calumet County | 1969 | 67% | $201,700 |
| 53061 | Calumet County | 1967 | 70% | $182,100 |
| 53088 | Stockbridge | 1953 | 90% | $163,300 |
| 54110 | Calumet County | 1973 | 64% | $218,300 |
| 54123 | Forest Junction | 1984 | 43% | Not published |
| 54129 | Calumet County | 1978 | 52% | $240,800 |
| 54160 | Potter | 1945 | 84% | $169,000 |
| 54169 | Sherwood | 2001 | 20% | $336,800 |
| 54915 | Appleton | 1983 | 46% | $247,900 |
| 54952 | Harrison | 1975 | 57% | $190,000 |
Cities And Towns
Wisconsin Rules On Mold
Wisconsin Mold And Insurance Rules
- Wisconsin expects home insurers to cover mold damage from a covered cause of loss like any other damage from that cause. OCI Bulletin June 21 2002, Mold Coverage
- Wisconsin allows a mold limit if property coverage is at least $10,000. OCI Bulletin June 21 2002, Mold Coverage
- A Wisconsin insurer cannot deny a covered claim just because mold is on the damaged property. OCI Bulletin December 19 2002, Updated Guidance on Mold
- If a Wisconsin landlord will not fix a confirmed mold or moisture problem, tenants can complain to DATCP. Tenant Landlord Issues Involving Mold, Wisconsin DHS