Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 94596, Walnut Creek CA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 94596, Walnut Creek runs about $1,750 to $6,950 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1974, older than the Contra Costa County median of 1978.
1974Median year homes were built
64%Homes built before 1980
55%Homes rented, not owned
$1,245,000Median home value
$2,471Median gross rent
11,242Housing units
64 percent of homes in 94596 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, 55 percent against 32 percent across Contra Costa County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,950, is about 0.6 percent of the median home value of $1,245,000.
Typical Prices In 94596
| Job | Size | National Range | 94596 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 Contra Costa County
FEMA rates Contra Costa County high for inland 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 Moderate |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | No Rating |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
California Rules On Mold
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Part of Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California.