Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 95317 CA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 95317 runs about $1,450 to $5,900 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1984, the same as the Merced County median.
1984Median year homes were built
42%Homes built before 1980
72%Homes rented, not owned
$395,500Median home value
$1,056Median gross rent
289Housing units
42 percent of homes in 95317 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, 72 percent against 47 percent across Merced 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, $5,900, is about 1.5 percent of the median home value of $395,500.
Typical Prices In 95317
| Job | Size | National Range | 95317 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,450 to $5,900 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,950 to $7,350 |
| 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 $5,900, that cap falls short by about $900 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Merced County
FEMA rates Merced 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 | No Rating |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
California Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Merced County
Part of Merced County, California.