Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Kings County, CA
A typical professional mold job in Kings County runs about $1,500 to $6,100 before rebuild, using the Hanford-Corcoran, CA price level. Below are the 7 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and California rules.
1986Median year homes were built
42%Homes built before 1980
45%Homes rented, not owned
$305,700Median home value
46,695Housing units
152,830People
Half the homes in Kings County were built before 1986, and 42 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. About 45 percent of homes in Kings County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 93266 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1974, and ZIP 93239 the newest, 2004.
Typical Prices In Kings County
| Job | Size | National Range | Kings County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,500 to $6,100 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,050 to $7,600 |
| 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 $6,100, that cap falls short by about $1,100 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Kings County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | No Rating |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Kings County
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