Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 94401, San Mateo CA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 94401, San Mateo runs about $1,750 to $6,950 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1964, older than the San Mateo County median of 1966.
1964Median year homes were built
72%Homes built before 1980
56%Homes rented, not owned
$1,123,300Median home value
$2,713Median gross rent
13,798Housing units
72 percent of homes in 94401 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, 56 percent against 41 percent across San Mateo 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, $6,950, is about 0.6 percent of the median home value of $1,123,300.
Typical Prices In 94401
| Job | Size | National Range | 94401 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,750 to $6,950 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,300 to $8,650 |
| 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 $6,950, that cap falls short by about $1,950 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For San Mateo County
FEMA rates San Mateo 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 | Relatively High |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | No Rating |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
California Rules On Mold
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Part of San Mateo, San Mateo County, California.