Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 93101, Santa Barbara CA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 93101, Santa Barbara runs about $1,650 to $6,550 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1961, older than the Santa Barbara County median of 1974.
1961Median year homes were built
73%Homes built before 1980
78%Homes rented, not owned
$1,122,200Median home value
$2,109Median gross rent
13,664Housing units
73 percent of homes in 93101 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, 78 percent against 47 percent across Santa Barbara 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 0.6 percent of the median home value of $1,122,200.
Typical Prices In 93101
| Job | Size | National Range | 93101 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 $8,150 |
| 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 Santa Barbara County
FEMA rates Santa Barbara 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 | No Rating |
| Cold wave | Very Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
California Rules On Mold
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