Water damage restoration in Chico, CA
Water damage in Chico, 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. Chico has 45,451 homes with a median build year of 1983: 21% predate 1960 and 23% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 6 Chico ZIP codes in Butte County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Chico, 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; 6 Chico ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Chico
Mixed-age plumbing
Chico'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.
Apartments and shared walls
Renters occupy about 56% of Chico's homes. In multi-unit buildings, water from one unit travels through floors and shared walls, so report leaks to the landlord or association in writing right away.
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 Chico
Census data
Chico homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 45,451
- Median year built
- 1983
- Built before 1960
- 21%
- Owner-occupied
- 44%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Chico ranks #48 by number of homes and has older housing than 30% of them (median build year 1983). Its share of pre-1960 homes (21%) is close to the 24% average for those cities.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 102,911 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Butte County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Butte County in 10 major disaster declarations: 5 severe storms, 3 fires, 2 floods. The most recent was Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides in 2024 (DR-4769).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Chico water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Chico?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Chico, 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; 6 Chico ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Chico?
The median home in Chico was built in 1983. About 21% of its 45,451 homes were built before 1960 and 23% 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 Butte County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Butte County in 10 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (2024). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Chico?
Restoration companies in our network cover 6 Chico 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 Chico
95926, 95927, 95928, 95929, 95973, 95976
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Guides for Chico homeowners
Water damage in Chico?
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