Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 95041, Mount Hermon CA
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 95041, Mount Hermon runs about $1,650 to $6,600 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1957, older than the Santa Cruz County median of 1973.
1957Median year homes were built
90%Homes built before 1980
44%Homes rented, not owned
$1,060,200Median home value
$1,360Median gross rent
382Housing units
90 percent of homes in 95041 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 44 percent of homes here are rented, against 40 percent across Santa Cruz County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,600, is about 0.6 percent of the median home value of $1,060,200.
Typical Prices In 95041
| Job | Size | National Range | 95041 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,650 to $6,600 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,200 to $8,250 |
| 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 $6,600, that cap falls short by about $1,600 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Santa Cruz County
FEMA rates Santa Cruz 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 | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | No Rating |
| Winter weather | Relatively Low |
California Rules On Mold
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