Water damage repair and restoration in Madison, AL
Water damage in Madison, 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. 50% of Madison's 22,688 homes were built in 2000 or later, so most water damage starts with supply lines, water heaters, appliances and roof or window leaks rather than old pipes. Restoration companies in our network serve 3 Madison ZIP codes in Madison County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Madison, 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; 3 Madison ZIP codes are covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
Census data
Madison homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 22,688
- Median year built
- 2000
- Built before 1960
- 2%
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
Among the 14 Alabama cities with pages on this site, Madison ranks #6 by number of homes and has older housing than 0% of them (median build year 2000). Its share of pre-1960 homes (2%) is below the 13% average for those cities, so appliance and supply-line leaks are a bigger share of calls.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 64,029 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Madison
Appliance and fixture leaks
With 50% of homes built since 2000, Madison's water damage usually comes from what's connected to the plumbing: water heaters reaching the end of their life, washer hoses, toilet fill valves and fridge lines.
Severe storms
Thunderstorms and tornadoes damage roofs, letting rain into ceilings and walls.
Crawl space moisture
Humidity and poor drainage lead to mold and rot.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Alabama page.
Common calls
Most requested in Madison
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
Madison water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Madison?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Madison, 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; 3 Madison ZIP codes are covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
How old are homes in Madison?
The median home in Madison was built in 2000. About 2% of its 22,688 homes were built before 1960 and 50% 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 Madison?
Restoration companies in our network cover 3 Madison 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 Madison
35756, 35757, 35758
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Also covered in Madison County: Brownsboro · Huntsville · Meridianville · Toney · Harvest · Hazel Green · New Hope · Owens Cross Roads · New Market · Redstone Arsenal · Gurley
Guides for Madison homeowners
Water damage in Madison?
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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