Housing age in Monterey County
The American Community Survey counts about 145,000 housing units in the county, and roughly 58 percent were built before 1980. The median year built is 1976.
Painted surfaces in a pre-1978 home are the ones EPA treats as more likely to contain lead. Textured ceilings and older flooring can contain asbestos, which a partner can sample before work disturbs it.
Cool, foggy coast
NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put the average July high at the Monterey airport near 69°F, with about 16 inches of rain a year. Salinas is a little drier, at about 13 inches.
Cool, damp coastal air can keep bathrooms, closets and crawl spaces from drying out. Away from the coast, a household that draws from its own well can request well water testing.
Monterey Bay air rules
The Monterey Bay Air Resources District is the air agency here. Under federal asbestos rules, demolition or renovation may require a survey, and the district may need to be told before work starts.
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Questions
Is mold more common near the coast?
Damp air can make it harder for rooms to dry, but mold needs a moisture source. Mold testing and moisture mapping help find where the water is coming from.
Do you cover Salinas Valley towns?
Yes, send your ZIP. We look for a partner who works there and let you know if none is active.