Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 93301, Bakersfield CA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 93301, Bakersfield runs about $1,500 to $6,050 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1972, older than the Kern County median of 1984.
1972Median year homes were built
65%Homes built before 1980
61%Homes rented, not owned
$264,300Median home value
$1,129Median gross rent
6,202Housing units
65 percent of homes in 93301 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, 61 percent against 40 percent across Kern 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, $6,050, is about 2.3 percent of the median home value of $264,300.
Typical Prices In 93301
| Job | Size | National Range | 93301 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,500 to $6,050 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,000 to $7,550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $800 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,050, that cap falls short by about $1,050 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Kern County
FEMA rates Kern 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 | Relatively High |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
California Rules On Mold
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Part of Bakersfield, Kern County, California.