Escondido housing
Nearly a quarter of Escondido's roughly 52,000 homes, about 25 percent, were built in the 1970s, according to the American Community Survey. About 47 percent predate 1980 overall, and the median year built is 1981.
Homes from that decade can have asbestos in acoustic ceilings, sheet flooring and joint compound. Paint from before 1978 is the main lead question, especially on exterior trim and older windows.
Inland North County weather
NOAA's Escondido station averages about 15 inches of rain a year, about 12 of it from November through March, and August highs near 89°F (1991-2020).
Hillside lots can send winter runoff toward a slab or a crawl space. If a room smells musty after a wet stretch, a partner can trace the water or sample for mold.
Private wells on the edges
Some properties in the hills and groves around the city use a private well. Request well water testing, list what concerns you, and the partner suggests which tests fit.
Smoke and fire testing
If smoke or ash reached a home in Escondido, you can request smoke and fire testing. A partner can sample soot and ash on surfaces and send the samples out for analysis.
San Diego County APCD
The San Diego County APCD is the air district for all of San Diego County, per CARB. Under the federal NESHAP, tearing down a building in Escondido may call for an asbestos survey first, with notice to the district.
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Can I test a 1970s Escondido house for asbestos before remodeling?
Yes. List the materials you plan to remove, such as ceilings or flooring, and the partner samples them first.
Do you cover grove and ranch properties near Escondido?
Send the address. If the property is on a well, say so, and we look for a partner who does well water testing.