Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 90604, South Whittier CA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 90604, South Whittier runs about $1,700 to $6,800 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1960, older than the Los Angeles County median of 1965.
1960Median year homes were built
88%Homes built before 1980
36%Homes rented, not owned
$684,400Median home value
$1,809Median gross rent
12,103Housing units
88 percent of homes in 90604 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 36 percent of homes here are rented, against 54 percent across Los Angeles County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,800, is about 1.0 percent of the median home value of $684,400.
Typical Prices In 90604
| Job | Size | National Range | 90604 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,700 to $6,800 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,250 to $8,500 |
| 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 $6,800, that cap falls short by about $1,800 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Los Angeles County
FEMA rates Los Angeles 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 | No Rating |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
California Rules On Mold
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Part of South Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.