Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 94618, Oakland CA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 94618, Oakland runs about $1,750 to $6,950 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1946, older than the Alameda County median of 1969.
1946Median year homes were built
74%Homes built before 1980
34%Homes rented, not owned
$1,789,100Median home value
$2,742Median gross rent
7,873Housing units
74 percent of homes in 94618 went up before 1980. Older plumbing, roofs and window seals are where slow leaks start, and slow leaks are the mold most home policies leave out.
About 34 percent of homes here are rented, against 46 percent across Alameda County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,950, is about 0.4 percent of the median home value of $1,789,100.
Typical Prices In 94618
| Job | Size | National Range | 94618 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,750 to $6,950 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,300 to $8,650 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $250 to $700 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $350 to $1,150 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $350 to $900 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,950, that cap falls short by about $1,950 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Alameda County
FEMA rates Alameda County high for inland flooding, coastal flooding. Water from these events is where mold claims start, and flood water is a separate policy. FloodSmart says mold damage is not covered under standard NFIP flood policies. FloodSmart
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very High |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | No Rating |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
California Rules On Mold
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Part of Oakland, Alameda County, California.