Water damage restoration in Fresno, CA
Water damage in Fresno, 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. Fresno has 188,013 homes with a median build year of 1979: 21% predate 1960 and 22% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 53 Fresno ZIP codes in Fresno County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Fresno, 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; 53 Fresno ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Fresno
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1979, Fresno has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
Leaks between units
About 50% of occupied homes in Fresno 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 Fresno
Census data
Fresno homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 188,013
- Median year built
- 1979
- Built before 1960
- 21%
- Owner-occupied
- 50%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Fresno ranks #5 by number of homes and has older housing than 39% of them (median build year 1979). 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); 550,105 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Fresno County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Fresno County in 3 major disaster declarations: 1 severe storm, 1 flood, 1 fire. The most recent was Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides in 2023 (DR-4699).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Fresno water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Fresno?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Fresno, 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; 53 Fresno ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Fresno?
The median home in Fresno was built in 1979. About 21% of its 188,013 homes were built before 1960 and 22% 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 Fresno County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Fresno County in 3 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (2023). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Fresno?
Restoration companies in our network cover 53 Fresno 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 Fresno
93650, 93701, 93702, 93703, 93704, 93705, 93706, 93707, 93708, 93709, 93710, 93711, 93714, 93715, 93716, 93717, 93718, 93720, 93721, 93722, 93723, 93724, 93725, 93726, 93727, 93728, 93729, 93730, 93737, 93740, 93741, 93744, 93745, 93750, 93755, 93760, 93761, 93764, 93765, 93771, 93772, 93774, 93775, 93776, 93777, 93778, 93779, 93790, 93791, 93792, 93793, 93794, 93844
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Guides for Fresno homeowners
Water damage in Fresno?
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