Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 90803, Long Beach CA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 90803, Long Beach runs about $1,700 to $6,800 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1959, older than the Los Angeles County median of 1965.
1959Median year homes were built
83%Homes built before 1980
57%Homes rented, not owned
$1,138,300Median home value
$2,073Median gross rent
18,516Housing units
83 percent of homes in 90803 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, 57 percent against 54 percent across Los Angeles 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, $6,800, is about 0.6 percent of the median home value of $1,138,300.
Typical Prices In 90803
| Job | Size | National Range | 90803 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 Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California.