Water damage repair and restoration in Burbank, CA
Water damage in Burbank, CA 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. 53% of Burbank's 46,301 homes were built before 1960, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 12 Burbank ZIP codes in Los Angeles County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Burbank, 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; 12 Burbank ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
Census data
Burbank homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 46,301
- Median year built
- 1958
- Built before 1960
- 53%
- Owner-occupied
- 43%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Burbank ranks #47 by number of homes and has older housing than 93% of them (median build year 1958). Its share of pre-1960 homes (53%) is well above the 24% average for those cities, which points to more pipe, drain and foundation leaks.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 103,533 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Burbank
Original plumbing in older homes
53% of Burbank's housing predates 1960. Pipes that old narrow with rust, joints weaken and drain lines crack, so a small drip behind plaster or under a floor can go unnoticed until stains or soft spots appear.
Leaks between units
About 57% of occupied homes in Burbank are rented, and many are apartments or condos. A leak in one unit often reaches the units below, so landlords, associations and each tenant's insurer are involved.
Atmospheric rivers
Winter storms bring heavy rain, roof leaks and flooding.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the California page.
Common calls
Most requested in Burbank
Disaster history in Los Angeles County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Los Angeles County in 14 major disaster declarations: 7 fires, 5 severe storms, 2 floods. The most recent was Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds in 2025 (DR-4856).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Burbank water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Burbank?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Burbank, 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; 12 Burbank ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
How old are homes in Burbank?
The median home in Burbank was built in 1958. About 53% of its 46,301 homes were built before 1960 and 9% 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 Los Angeles County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Los Angeles County in 14 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds (2025). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Burbank?
Restoration companies in our network cover 12 Burbank 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 Burbank
91501, 91502, 91503, 91504, 91505, 91506, 91507, 91508, 91510, 91521, 91522, 91523
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