Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 95134, San Jose CA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 95134, San Jose runs about $1,650 to $6,650 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 2008, newer than the Santa Clara County median of 1975.
2008Median year homes were built
7%Homes built before 1980
87%Homes rented, not owned
$371,200Median home value
$3,272Median gross rent
14,688Housing units
7 percent of homes in 95134 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, 87 percent against 45 percent across Santa Clara 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, $6,650, is about 1.8 percent of the median home value of $371,200.
Typical Prices In 95134
| Job | Size | National Range | 95134 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,650 to $6,650 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,200 to $8,300 |
| 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 $900 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,650, that cap falls short by about $1,650 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Santa Clara County
FEMA rates Santa Clara 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 | Very 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 Jose, Santa Clara County, California.