Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 93905, Salinas CA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 93905, Salinas runs about $1,650 to $6,550 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1976, newer than the Monterey County median of 1975.
1976Median year homes were built
58%Homes built before 1980
58%Homes rented, not owned
$570,000Median home value
$1,799Median gross rent
14,534Housing units
58 percent of homes in 93905 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, 58 percent against 48 percent across Monterey 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, $6,550, is about 1.1 percent of the median home value of $570,000.
Typical Prices In 93905
| Job | Size | National Range | 93905 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,650 to $6,550 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,200 to $8,200 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $650 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $350 to $1,100 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $350 to $850 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,550, that cap falls short by about $1,550 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Monterey County
FEMA rates Monterey 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 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | No Rating |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
California Rules On Mold
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Part of Salinas, Monterey County, California.