Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 94707, Berkeley CA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 94707, Berkeley runs about $1,750 to $6,950 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1938, older than the Alameda County median of 1969.
1938Median year homes were built
95%Homes built before 1980
13%Homes rented, not owned
$1,626,500Median home value
$2,406Median gross rent
5,377Housing units
95 percent of homes in 94707 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 13 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 $1,626,500.
Typical Prices In 94707
| Job | Size | National Range | 94707 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 Berkeley, Alameda County, California.