Shasta County housing
Of the county's roughly 80,000 housing units, around 46 percent are older than 1980 in the latest ACS five-year data. About 20 percent went up in the 1970s, and the median year is 1982.
A 1970s house can hold asbestos in popcorn ceilings, joint compound or vinyl flooring. Older paint layers underneath may contain lead, so test before sanding anything painted before 1978.
Redding heat and winter rain
Redding's airport averages July highs near 100°F in NOAA's 1991-2020 normals, along with about 34 inches of rain a year. Rain peaks there in December.
Heavy winter rain followed by long, hot summers is hard on roofs and window seals. If a stain shows up after the rainy season, moisture mapping can find the source before mold spreads.
Private wells around the county
Many rural Shasta County homes use a private well. A well water test through a Shasta County partner can be set up for the concerns you list.
Shasta County air district
The Shasta County AQMD covers the whole county, according to CARB. Shasta County demolition jobs, and some renovations, may need an asbestos survey and district notice first.
Services
Nearby
- North State
- Tehama County
- Trinity County
- Siskiyou County
- Lassen County
- Modoc County
- Plumas County
Questions
Do you cover homes outside Redding?
Yes. Send any Shasta County address. Coverage depends on which partners are active nearby, and we tell you if nobody is.
Can I test the water in a rental with a private well?
Yes. Owners and tenants can both request well water testing; let us know who can let the partner in.