Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Albany County, WY
A typical professional mold job in Albany County runs about $1,350 to $5,500 before rebuild, using the Wyoming nonmetro price level. Below are the 9 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Wyoming rules.
1977Median year homes were built
55%Homes built before 1980
51%Homes rented, not owned
$322,100Median home value
18,735Housing units
37,713People
Half the homes in Albany County were built before 1977, and 55 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. Most homes in Albany County are rented, 51 percent. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 82083 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1972, and ZIP 82073 the newest, 2004.
Typical Prices In Albany County
| Job | Size | National Range | Albany County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,850 |
| 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 | $250 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,500, that cap falls short by about $500 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Albany County high for 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 Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Albany County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82051 | Albany County | 1974 | 75% | Not published |
| 82052 | Albany County | Not published | 0% | $605,300 |
| 82055 | Albany County | 1976 | 59% | $495,500 |
| 82058 | Albany County | 1993 | 37% | Not published |
| 82070 | Albany County | 1976 | 56% | $325,500 |
| 82072 | Albany County | 1979 | 53% | $313,300 |
| 82073 | Albany County | 2004 | 0% | Not published |
| 82083 | Albany County | 1972 | 70% | $127,300 |
| 82084 | Albany County | 1995 | 34% | $479,200 |
Wyoming Rules On Mold
Wyoming Mold And Insurance Rules
- The Wyoming Department of Insurance says many home policies exclude mold, and an endorsement could add that coverage. Insurance Topics, Wyoming Department of Insurance