Water damage repair and restoration in Orange Beach, AL
Water damage in Orange Beach, 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 Orange Beach's 15,075 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 1 Orange Beach ZIP code in Baldwin County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Orange Beach, 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; 1 Orange Beach ZIP code is covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
Census data
Orange Beach homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 15,075
- Median year built
- 2000
- Built before 1960
- 1%
- Owner-occupied
- 64%
Among the 14 Alabama cities with pages on this site, Orange Beach ranks #10 by number of homes and has older housing than 0% of them (median build year 2000). Its share of pre-1960 homes (1%) 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); 8,599 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Orange Beach
Appliance and fixture leaks
With 50% of homes built since 2000, Orange Beach'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 Orange Beach
Disaster history in Baldwin County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Baldwin County in 14 major disaster declarations: 9 hurricanes, 5 severe storms. The most recent was Hurricane Sally in 2020 (DR-4563).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Orange Beach water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Orange Beach?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Orange Beach, 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; 1 Orange Beach ZIP code is covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
How old are homes in Orange Beach?
The median home in Orange Beach was built in 2000. About 1% of its 15,075 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 Baldwin County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Baldwin County in 14 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Hurricane Sally (2020). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Orange Beach?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Orange Beach ZIP code. 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 Orange Beach
36561
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Guides for Orange Beach homeowners
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