Mold Remediation in Straban Township, PA
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Straban Township has about 1,995 homes, and 50.9% were built before 1980 (49.5% county-wide). FEMA records 168 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.
Straban Township is a township in Adams County, taking in Hunterstown and part of Lake Heritage, with about 4,892 residents and 1,995 homes. Part of Gettysburg National Military Park is in the township, and the Great Conewago Presbyterian Church is on the National Register. The median home here was built in 1979, older than the county's 1980.
When the homes in Straban Township were built
| Straban Township | Adams County | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes | 1,995 | 43,672 |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1980 |
| Built before 1940 | 12.5% | 17.5% |
| Built before 1980 | 50.9% | 49.5% |
| Built 2000 or later | 22.9% | 22.3% |
| Single-family detached | 81.5% | 74.7% |
| Attached (rowhome, twin, townhouse) | 7.6% | 9.3% |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% | 5.5% |
| Owner-occupied | 86.5% | 78.9% |
81.5% of homes in Straban Township are single-family detached houses. The places mold usually starts in these are the same everywhere in the county: the basement after a wet spring, the attic after a roof leak, and the bathroom ceiling where the fan doesn't vent outside.
Flood insurance claims around Straban Township
FEMA publishes every National Flood Insurance Program claim by ZIP code. These are the ZIP codes that cover Straban Township, which also reach into neighboring municipalities:
| ZIP | Share of Straban Township | Claims since 1978 | Paid out | Biggest years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17325 | 79% | 82 | $2,637,323 | 1996 (28), 2011 (25) |
| 17350 | 21% | 86 | $1,334,147 | 2011 (49), 1996 (15) |
| Adams County | 399 | 2011, 1996 |
168 claims totaling $3,971,470 is a lot for a rural county. The biggest single year was 2011, when Tropical Storm Lee (September 2011) drove 74 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: Lake Heritage.
Source: FEMA NFIP claims (OpenFEMA). Only insured properties appear.
Where we work in Straban Township
That covers Hunterstown and part of Lake Heritage. Main roads: U.S. 15 and U.S. 30. Public schools: Gettysburg Area School District, with part in Conewago Valley.
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.strabantownship.com.
Common questions
Is mold common in Straban Township homes?
It follows the housing and the water. 50.9% of homes in Straban Township were built before 1980 and 12.5% before 1940, and 168 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 Straban 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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