Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 94720, Berkeley CA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 94720, Berkeley runs about $1,750 to $6,950 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1958, older than the Alameda County median of 1969.
1958Median year homes were built
69%Homes built before 1980
76%Homes rented, not owned
Not publishedMedian home value
$3,501Median gross rent
365Housing units
69 percent of homes in 94720 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.
Most homes here are rented, 76 percent against 46 percent across Alameda County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Typical Prices In 94720
| Job | Size | National Range | 94720 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.