Mold Remediation in McSherrystown, PA
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McSherrystown has about 1,228 homes, and 69.5% were built before 1980 (49.5% county-wide). FEMA records 2 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.
McSherrystown is a borough in Adams County, with about 3,114 residents and 1,228 homes. The borough is surrounded by Conewago Township, and F.X. Smith and Sons made cigars here from 1863. The median home here was built in 1973, older than the county's 1980.
When the homes in McSherrystown were built
| McSherrystown | Adams County | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes | 1,228 | 43,672 |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1980 |
| Built before 1940 | 14.2% | 17.5% |
| Built before 1980 | 69.5% | 49.5% |
| Built 2000 or later | 2.4% | 22.3% |
| Single-family detached | 53.3% | 74.7% |
| Attached (rowhome, twin, townhouse) | 21.6% | 9.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0% | 5.5% |
| Owner-occupied | 48.2% | 78.9% |
Most homes in McSherrystown went up between the 1940s and the 1970s (69.5% before 1980, median year 1973). Basements of that era were rarely waterproofed on the outside, and original drain tile has often silted up by now, so the first sign of trouble is usually a musty basement or growth on the bottom of drywall. See basement mold.
Only about 48.2% of homes here are owner-occupied, so a lot of residents rent. Pennsylvania tenants have specific options when a landlord won't deal with mold; see renters and mold in Pennsylvania.
About 21.6% of homes are attached. In a twin or rowhome, a leak or a damp basement on one side can reach the shared wall, so it helps to know what the neighbor is dealing with too.
Flood insurance claims around McSherrystown
FEMA publishes every National Flood Insurance Program claim by ZIP code. These are the ZIP codes that cover McSherrystown:
| ZIP | Share of McSherrystown | Claims since 1978 | Paid out | Biggest years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17344 | 100% | 2 | $0 | 2021 (1), 2018 (1) |
| Adams County | 399 | 2011, 1996 |
2 claims on record, most in 2018. Flood claims only count insured homes and river or creek flooding, so they undercount the water that actually causes mold: roof leaks, burst pipes and wet basements.
Source: FEMA NFIP claims (OpenFEMA). Only insured properties appear.
Where we work in McSherrystown
Public schools: Conewago Valley 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 borough office at www.mcsherrystownboro.org.
Common questions
Is mold common in McSherrystown homes?
It follows the housing and the water. 69.5% of homes in McSherrystown were built before 1980 and 14.2% before 1940, and 2 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 McSherrystown?
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.
Seeing mold in McSherrystown?
Tell us where it is and roughly how big, or call and describe it.
Request a Free Inspection Call (717) 420-1964