Water damage restoration in Bakersfield, CA
In Bakersfield, CA, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. Bakersfield has 133,876 homes with a median build year of 1989: 12% predate 1960 and 34% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 18 Bakersfield ZIP codes in Kern County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Bakersfield, CA, 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; 18 Bakersfield ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Bakersfield
Mixed-age plumbing
Bakersfield'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.
Atmospheric rivers
Winter storms bring heavy rain, roof leaks and flooding.
Many neighborhoods, many causes
Bakersfield spans 18 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 California page.
Common calls
Most requested in Bakersfield
Census data
Bakersfield homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 133,876
- Median year built
- 1989
- Built before 1960
- 12%
- Owner-occupied
- 60%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Bakersfield ranks #7 by number of homes and has older housing than 16% of them (median build year 1989). Its share of pre-1960 homes (12%) is below the 24% 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); 417,468 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Kern County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Kern County in 6 major disaster declarations: 3 severe storms, 2 floods, 1 hurricane. The most recent was Tropical Storm Hilary in 2023 (DR-4750).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Bakersfield water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Bakersfield?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Bakersfield, CA, 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; 18 Bakersfield ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Bakersfield?
The median home in Bakersfield was built in 1989. About 12% of its 133,876 homes were built before 1960 and 34% 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 Kern County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Kern County in 6 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Tropical Storm Hilary (2023). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Bakersfield?
Restoration companies in our network cover 18 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield
93301, 93302, 93304, 93305, 93306, 93307, 93308, 93309, 93311, 93312, 93313, 93314, 93383, 93384, 93385, 93387, 93389, 93390
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Guides for Bakersfield homeowners
Water damage in Bakersfield?
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