Santa Clara County
Gilroy, CA water damage cleanup and restoration
Most water damage calls in Gilroy, CA come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. 35% of Gilroy's 17,732 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 Gilroy ZIP code in Santa Clara County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Gilroy, 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; 1 Gilroy ZIP code is covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Gilroy
Supply lines and appliances
Newer Gilroy homes rarely have old-pipe problems. Their most common leaks are braided supply lines, water heaters, washing machine hoses, dishwashers, refrigerator lines and AC condensate lines.
Atmospheric rivers
Winter storms bring heavy rain, roof leaks and flooding.
Slab leaks
Leaks in pipes under the slab go unnoticed.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the California page.
Census data
Gilroy homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 17,732
- Median year built
- 1990
- Built before 1960
- 12%
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Gilroy ranks #162 by number of homes and has older housing than 14% of them (median build year 1990). 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); 60,390 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Santa Clara County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Santa Clara County in 5 major disaster declarations: 2 severe storms, 2 floods, 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
Gilroy water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Gilroy?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Gilroy, 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; 1 Gilroy ZIP code is covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
How old are homes in Gilroy?
The median home in Gilroy was built in 1990. About 12% of its 17,732 homes were built before 1960 and 35% 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 Santa Clara County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Santa Clara County in 5 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 Gilroy?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Gilroy ZIP code. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so enter yours in the ZIP checker or call to confirm a company serves your address.
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ZIP codes covered in Gilroy
95020
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