Older and newer homes side by side
The American Community Survey counts about 260,000 housing units here. About 44 percent were built before 1980, and roughly 29 percent were built in 2000 or later, a higher share than in Fresno, Stanislaus or Tulare counties.
The age of your own house is what matters. Pre-1978 construction raises the odds of lead-based paint, per EPA, and an older popcorn ceiling or tile floor is worth sampling for asbestos before work starts.
Rain, heat and the river towns
NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for Stockton's airport show about 13 inches of rain a year, with January the wettest month. July highs average about 95°F.
Homes on a private well outside the cities can ask a partner about well water testing. In town, winter leaks and crawl-space damp are common reasons for mold testing.
Smoke and fire testing
If smoke or ash reached a home in San Joaquin County, you can request smoke and fire testing. A partner can sample soot and ash on surfaces and have their lab analyze it.
Local air district
CARB places all of San Joaquin County in the San Joaquin Valley APCD. Before a teardown or a renovation that disturbs asbestos, federal rules can require a survey and a filing with the district.
Services
Nearby
- Central Valley
- Stockton
- Sacramento County
- Stanislaus County
- Alameda County
- Contra Costa County
- Calaveras County
- Amador County
Questions
Do you take requests from Tracy, Manteca and Lodi?
Yes. Add your ZIP to the request and we look for someone active there. If no partner covers it, you'll hear that from us.
My home is on a well. What testing can I ask for?
Choose water quality testing and mention the well. The partner will explain which tests they run, such as bacteria or metals, and how their lab reports results.