Mold Remediation in Menallen Township, PA
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Menallen Township has about 1,549 homes, and 42.5% were built before 1980 (49.5% county-wide). FEMA records 15 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.
Menallen Township is a township in Adams County, taking in Aspers and Flora Dale, with about 3,751 residents and 1,549 homes. The township dates to 1749. The median home here was built in 1987, newer than the county's 1980.
When the homes in Menallen Township were built
| Menallen Township | Adams County | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes | 1,549 | 43,672 |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1980 |
| Built before 1940 | 13.9% | 17.5% |
| Built before 1980 | 42.5% | 49.5% |
| Built 2000 or later | 32.7% | 22.3% |
| Single-family detached | 84.6% | 74.7% |
| Attached (rowhome, twin, townhouse) | 1.2% | 9.3% |
| Mobile homes | 13.6% | 5.5% |
| Owner-occupied | 89.8% | 78.9% |
13.6% 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.
32.7% of homes in Menallen 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 Menallen Township
FEMA publishes every National Flood Insurance Program claim by ZIP code. These are the ZIP codes that cover Menallen Township, which also reach into neighboring municipalities:
| ZIP | Share of Menallen Township | Claims since 1978 | Paid out | Biggest years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17307 | 60% | 11 | $53,903 | 1996 (7), 1978 (2) |
| 17304 | 32% | 4 | $66,909 | 2018 (1), 2010 (1) |
| Adams County | 399 | 2011, 1996 |
15 claims on record, most in 1996 (the January 1996 snowmelt flood). 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 Menallen Township
That covers Aspers and Flora Dale.
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.
Common questions
Is mold common in Menallen Township homes?
It follows the housing and the water. 42.5% of homes in Menallen Township were built before 1980 and 13.9% before 1940, and 15 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 Menallen 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.
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