Stockton housing by era
About 51 percent of the city's roughly 105,000 homes were built before 1980, and around 9 percent date from 1939 or earlier, according to the American Community Survey. The median year built is 1980.
In a house that old, popcorn ceilings, floor tile and pipe wrap may contain asbestos. Lead-based paint is a bigger concern too, since EPA singles out pre-1978 homes. Testing before a remodel answers the question for your house.
Winter wet, summer dry
At the Stockton airport station, the 1991-2020 NOAA normals put January highs around 57°F and August highs around 94°F. From June through September, total rain averages less than half an inch.
Most leaks show up in the wet months. After a storm leaves a ceiling stained or a room smelling musty, moisture mapping or mold testing can help before repairs.
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What tests make sense for a pre-1940 Stockton house?
Asbestos and lead are the usual two before any remodel. A partner can sample materials and painted surfaces and have them analyzed by their lab.
Do you also cover Lodi and Manteca?
Those are in San Joaquin County. Put your ZIP on the request and we'll see who serves it.