Mold Removal Cost In Santa Clara, CA
A typical professional mold job in Santa Clara runs about $1,650 to $6,650 before rebuild. Santa Clara sits in Santa Clara County.
1973Median year homes were built
60%Homes built before 1980
59%Homes rented, not owned
$1,527,900Median home value
51,886Housing units
129,239People
Half the homes in Santa Clara were built before 1973, and 60 percent 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 in Santa Clara are rented, 59 percent. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
Typical Prices In Santa Clara
| Job | Size | National Range | Santa Clara Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,650 to $6,650 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,200 to $8,300 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $650 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $350 to $1,100 |
| 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 $6,650, that cap falls short by about $1,650 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Santa Clara 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 |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Santa Clara
California Rules On Mold
California Mold And Insurance Rules
- Mold from a covered peril may be covered by your home policy. CDI Residential Property Claims Guide
- Mold is one of the perils home policies usually leave out. CDI Residential Insurance Guide
- Report water damage to your agent or insurer right away. CDI Residential Property Claims Guide
- If you think mold grew after a leak, call your claims adjuster right away. CDI Residential Property Claims Guide
All California Mold And Insurance Rules lines
California Department of Insurance
- California says mold damage caused by a covered peril may be covered by your home policy. Residential Property Claims Guide
- Report any water damage claim to your agent or insurer right away. Residential Property Claims Guide
- Drying wet areas and running a dehumidifier lowers the chance that mold follows water damage. Residential Property Claims Guide
- Mold is one of the perils usually excluded from California home policies. Residential Insurance Homeowners and Renters