Mold Remediation in Highland Township, PA
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Highland Township has about 413 homes, and 53% were built before 1980 (49.5% county-wide). FEMA records 87 flood insurance claims in the ZIP codes covering it. Most mold jobs here run $1,125 to $3,750, and the first step is always finding the water that feeds it.
Highland Township is a township in Adams County, taking in part of Orrtanna, with about 852 residents and 413 homes. The Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Church is a historic site here. The median home here was built in 1979, older than the county's 1980.
When the homes in Highland Township were built
| Highland Township | Adams County | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes | 413 | 43,672 |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1980 |
| Built before 1940 | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| Built before 1980 | 53% | 49.5% |
| Built 2000 or later | 29.5% | 22.3% |
| Single-family detached | 92% | 74.7% |
| Attached (rowhome, twin, townhouse) | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% | 5.5% |
| Owner-occupied | 88.5% | 78.9% |
29.5% of homes in Highland 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 Highland Township
FEMA publishes every National Flood Insurance Program claim by ZIP code. These are the ZIP codes that cover Highland Township, which also reach into neighboring municipalities:
| ZIP | Share of Highland Township | Claims since 1978 | Paid out | Biggest years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17325 | 84% | 82 | $2,637,323 | 1996 (28), 2011 (25) |
| 17353 | 17% | 5 | $30,339 | 1996 (2), 1990 (1) |
| Adams County | 399 | 2011, 1996 |
87 claims totaling $2,667,662 is a lot for a rural county. The biggest single year was 1996, when the January 1996 snowmelt flood drove 30 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. Water nearby: Marsh Creek.
Source: FEMA NFIP claims (OpenFEMA). Only insured properties appear.
Where we work in Highland Township
That covers part of Orrtanna.
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 highland.adamscountypa.gov.
Common questions
Is mold common in Highland Township homes?
It follows the housing and the water. 53% of homes in Highland Township were built before 1980 and 18.9% before 1940, and 87 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 Highland 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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