Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 92136, San Diego CA

A typical professional mold job in ZIP 92136, San Diego runs about $1,700 to $6,700 before rebuild.

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0%Homes built before 1980

100%Homes rented, not owned

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27Housing units

Neighborhood figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 92136 from Census ACS 2019 to 2023. Remediation pay in this metro is $24.90 an hour, BLS May 2025 wage survey.

0 percent of homes in 92136 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, 100 percent against 46 percent across San Diego County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.

Typical Prices In 92136

JobSizeNational Range92136 Estimate
Mold Remediationa typical professional job$1,500 to $6,000$1,700 to $6,700
Mold Remediationan attic$2,000 to $7,500$2,250 to $8,400
Mold Inspection and Testinga visual inspection$200 to $600$200 to $650
Mold Inspection and Testingan inspection with samples$300 to $1,000$350 to $1,100
Mold Inspection and Testinga clearance test$300 to $800$350 to $900

Estimate is the national range times 111.9 divided by 100, the price level for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, rounded to $50. National ranges from Remediational cost guide, price level from BEA Regional Price Parities 2024.

The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,700, that cap falls short by about $1,700 at the top of that range. Read the form

Water Hazards FEMA Rates For San Diego County

FEMA rates San Diego 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

HazardFEMA Risk Rating
Inland floodingVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
HurricaneVery Low
Cold waveVery Low
Winter weatherRelatively Low

Source FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, county level.

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