Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 53226, Wauwatosa WI
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 53226, Wauwatosa runs about $1,450 to $5,800 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1958, newer than the Milwaukee County median of 1956.
1958Median year homes were built
81%Homes built before 1980
43%Homes rented, not owned
$301,400Median home value
$1,348Median gross rent
8,912Housing units
81 percent of homes in 53226 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 43 percent of homes here are rented, against 50 percent across Milwaukee County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,800, is about 1.9 percent of the median home value of $301,400.
Typical Prices In 53226
| Job | Size | National Range | 53226 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,800 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,950 to $7,250 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| 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 $800 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,800, that cap falls short by about $800 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Milwaukee County
FEMA rates Milwaukee County high for inland flooding, cold wave, winter weather. 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 High |
| Coastal flooding | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Very High |
| Winter weather | Very High |
Wisconsin Rules On Mold
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Part of Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.