Mold Remediation in Tyrone Township, PA
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Tyrone Township has about 931 homes, and 41.5% were built before 1980 (49.5% county-wide). FEMA records 172 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.
Tyrone Township is a township in Adams County, taking in Heidlersburg and part of Gardners, with about 2,294 residents and 931 homes. The Snyder Fording Covered Bridge is in the township. The median home here was built in 1985, newer than the county's 1980.
When the homes in Tyrone Township were built
| Tyrone Township | Adams County | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes | 931 | 43,672 |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1980 |
| Built before 1940 | 11% | 17.5% |
| Built before 1980 | 41.5% | 49.5% |
| Built 2000 or later | 28.6% | 22.3% |
| Single-family detached | 65.5% | 74.7% |
| Attached (rowhome, twin, townhouse) | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| Mobile homes | 23.4% | 5.5% |
| Owner-occupied | 80% | 78.9% |
23.4% 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.
28.6% of homes in Tyrone 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 Tyrone Township
FEMA publishes every National Flood Insurance Program claim by ZIP code. These are the ZIP codes that cover Tyrone Township, which also reach into neighboring municipalities:
| ZIP | Share of Tyrone Township | Claims since 1978 | Paid out | Biggest years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17304 | 32% | 4 | $66,909 | 2018 (1), 2010 (1) |
| 17350 | 31% | 86 | $1,334,147 | 2011 (49), 1996 (15) |
| 17324 | 14% | 0 | $0 | none |
| 17325 | 13% | 82 | $2,637,323 | 1996 (28), 2011 (25) |
| Adams County | 399 | 2011, 1996 |
172 claims totaling $4,038,379 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.
Source: FEMA NFIP claims (OpenFEMA). Only insured properties appear.
Where we work in Tyrone Township
That covers Heidlersburg and part of Gardners.
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 tyrone.adamscountypa.gov.
Common questions
Is mold common in Tyrone Township homes?
It follows the housing and the water. 41.5% of homes in Tyrone Township were built before 1980 and 11% before 1940, and 172 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 Tyrone 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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