Mold Remediation in Cumberland Township, PA
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Cumberland Township has about 3,070 homes, and 46.2% were built before 1980 (49.5% county-wide). FEMA records 82 flood insurance claims in the ZIP code covering it. Most mold jobs here run $1,125 to $3,750, and the first step is always finding the water that feeds it.
Cumberland Township is a township in Adams County, taking in Greenmount, with about 7,116 residents and 3,070 homes. About 3,785 acres of the township, nearly a fifth of it, is Gettysburg National Military Park, and the Eisenhower National Historic Site is here too. The median home here was built in 1983, newer than the county's 1980.
When the homes in Cumberland Township were built
| Cumberland Township | Adams County | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes | 3,070 | 43,672 |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1980 |
| Built before 1940 | 5.2% | 17.5% |
| Built before 1980 | 46.2% | 49.5% |
| Built 2000 or later | 29.7% | 22.3% |
| Single-family detached | 65.6% | 74.7% |
| Attached (rowhome, twin, townhouse) | 15.1% | 9.3% |
| Mobile homes | 8.9% | 5.5% |
| Owner-occupied | 76.9% | 78.9% |
8.9% of homes here are mobile or manufactured homes, above the county's 5.5%. Those sit over a skirted crawlspace, where ground moisture and a torn vapor barrier are the usual cause of mold under the floor. See crawlspace mold.
29.7% of homes in Cumberland Township were built in 2000 or later. Tight new houses hold humidity in, and mold in new construction usually shows up in attics, closets on exterior walls and around windows. See mold in new construction.
Flood insurance claims around Cumberland Township
FEMA publishes every National Flood Insurance Program claim by ZIP code. These are the ZIP codes that cover Cumberland Township:
| ZIP | Share of Cumberland Township | Claims since 1978 | Paid out | Biggest years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17325 | 100% | 82 | $2,637,323 | 1996 (28), 2011 (25) |
| Adams County | 399 | 2011, 1996 |
82 claims totaling $2,637,323 is a lot for a rural county. The biggest single year was 1996, when the January 1996 snowmelt flood drove 28 claims in these ZIP codes. Homes that took water in those events and were dried with fans alone are the ones that most often turn up with hidden mold years later. See mold after flooding.
Source: FEMA NFIP claims (OpenFEMA). Only insured properties appear.
Where we work in Cumberland Township
That covers Greenmount. Public schools: Gettysburg Area School District.
Remediation follows the ANSI/IICRC S520 standard: find and fix the moisture, contain the area, remove what can't be cleaned, HEPA-clean what stays, and verify it's dry before anything is closed up. See our process. Permit questions go to the township office at www.cumberlandtownship.com.
Common questions
Is mold common in Cumberland Township homes?
It follows the housing and the water. 46.2% of homes in Cumberland Township were built before 1980 and 5.2% before 1940, and 82 FEMA flood insurance claims are on record in its ZIP codes. Older foundations and past water events are the two things most likely to leave mold behind.
How much does mold remediation cost in Cumberland Township?
Most jobs in the Gettysburg area run $1,125 to $3,750. Small areas under 10 square feet can be $500 to $1,500, and large or structural jobs can reach $10,000 or more. See the full cost breakdown.
Does flood insurance cover mold after a flood?
NFIP policies cover mold that results directly from a covered flood, but not mold the homeowner could have prevented after the water receded. Document everything and start drying right away. See does insurance cover mold.
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