Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Placer County, CA
A typical professional mold job in Placer County runs about $1,600 to $6,400 before rebuild, using the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA price level. Below are the 30 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and California rules.
1994Median year homes were built
28%Homes built before 1980
26%Homes rented, not owned
$658,800Median home value
176,233Housing units
412,435People
Half the homes in Placer County were built before 1994, and 28 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 26 percent of homes in Placer County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 95715 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1959, and ZIP 95648 the newest, 2004.
Typical Prices In Placer County
| Job | Size | National Range | Placer County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,600 to $6,400 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,150 to $8,000 |
| 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 | $300 to $1,050 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $850 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,400, that cap falls short by about $1,400 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Placer 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 | Relatively Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Placer County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95602 | Placer County | 1982 | 44% | $646,900 |
| 95603 | Placer County | 1978 | 54% | $613,900 |
| 95604 | Carnelian Bay | 1969 | 100% | Not published |
| 95631 | Placer County | 1984 | 37% | $507,400 |
| 95648 | Placer County | 2004 | 12% | $635,200 |
| 95650 | Placer County | 1981 | 48% | $783,300 |
| 95658 | Placer County | 1979 | 53% | $814,300 |
| 95661 | Roseville | 1988 | 26% | $667,500 |
| 95663 | Placer County | 1982 | 48% | $963,000 |
| 95677 | Rocklin | 1988 | 32% | $630,300 |
| 95678 | Roseville | 1990 | 33% | $534,700 |
| 95681 | Sheridan | 1984 | 33% | $463,000 |
| 95701 | Placer County | 1986 | 33% | $512,000 |
| 95703 | Placer County | 1986 | 36% | $644,300 |
| 95713 | Placer County | 1984 | 42% | $480,200 |
| 95714 | Placer County | 1971 | 66% | $472,000 |
| 95715 | Placer County | 1959 | 70% | $373,800 |
| 95717 | Placer County | 1981 | 48% | $490,000 |
| 95722 | Meadow Vista | 1980 | 50% | $671,800 |
| 95728 | Placer County | 1981 | 48% | $977,700 |
| 95736 | Placer County | 1977 | 68% | Not published |
| 95746 | Granite Bay | 1990 | 33% | $1,057,600 |
| 95747 | Roseville | 2004 | 3% | $653,400 |
| 95765 | Rocklin | 2002 | 3% | $699,800 |
| 96140 | Placer County | 1975 | 68% | $870,500 |
| 96141 | Placer County | 1970 | 73% | $1,060,300 |
| 96143 | Placer County | 1973 | 66% | $714,500 |
| 96145 | Placer County | 1974 | 76% | $980,500 |
| 96146 | Placer County | 1980 | 51% | $1,546,600 |
| 96148 | Tahoe Vista | 1980 | 50% | $712,700 |
Cities And Towns
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