Water damage restoration in Huntsville, AL
Water damage in Huntsville, AL usually starts in one of a few places: a failed supply line or water heater, a roof or window leak, or water that gets into a basement or crawl space. Huntsville has 102,592 homes with a median build year of 1984: 12% predate 1960 and 30% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 23 Huntsville ZIP codes in Madison County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Huntsville, AL, shut off the water or power if it's safe, then call (833) 462-1975. We connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP; 23 Huntsville ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Huntsville
Mixed-age plumbing
Huntsville's housing spans many decades, so leaks come from both ends: corroded original pipes in older homes and failed supply lines and appliances in newer ones.
Severe storms
Thunderstorms and tornadoes damage roofs, letting rain into ceilings and walls.
Many neighborhoods, many causes
Huntsville spans 23 ZIP codes, so the causes vary by neighborhood: older streets see more pipe and drain failures, newer subdivisions more appliance and supply-line leaks, and low-lying areas more storm water.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Alabama page.
Common calls
Most requested in Huntsville
Census data
Huntsville homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 102,592
- Median year built
- 1984
- Built before 1960
- 12%
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
Among the 14 Alabama cities with pages on this site, Huntsville ranks #1 by number of homes and has older housing than 69% of them (median build year 1984). Its share of pre-1960 homes (12%) is close to the 13% average for those cities.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 230,402 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Madison County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Madison County in 5 major disaster declarations: 4 severe storms, 1 hurricane. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding in 2019 (DR-4426).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Huntsville water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Huntsville?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Huntsville, AL, shut off the water or power if it's safe, then call (833) 462-1975. We connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP; 23 Huntsville ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Huntsville?
The median home in Huntsville was built in 1984. About 12% of its 102,592 homes were built before 1960 and 30% in 2000 or later, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Older homes are more likely to have corroded pipes and drains; newer homes see more appliance and supply-line leaks.
Has Madison County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Madison County in 5 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (2019). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Huntsville?
Restoration companies in our network cover 23 Huntsville ZIP codes. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so enter yours in the ZIP checker or call to confirm a company serves your address.
ZIP codes covered in Huntsville
35742, 35762, 35801, 35802, 35803, 35804, 35805, 35806, 35807, 35808, 35809, 35810, 35811, 35814, 35815, 35816, 35824, 35893, 35894, 35895, 35896, 35897, 35899
Local services in Huntsville
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Also covered in Madison County: Brownsboro · Madison · Meridianville · Toney · Harvest · Hazel Green · New Hope · Owens Cross Roads · New Market · Redstone Arsenal · Gurley
Guides for Huntsville homeowners
Water damage in Huntsville?
Stop the source if you can, then call. We'll connect you with a local restoration company that serves your ZIP.
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