Los Angeles County
Glendale, CA water damage cleanup and restoration
Most water damage calls in Glendale, CA come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. 43% of Glendale's 78,451 homes were built before 1960, and 21% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 14 Glendale ZIP codes in Los Angeles County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Glendale, 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; 14 Glendale ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Glendale
Aging pipes and drains
With 43% of homes built before 1960, many Glendale houses still have galvanized supply lines that corrode from the inside and cast-iron or clay drains that crack. Leaks often start slowly inside walls or under floors.
Apartments and shared walls
Renters occupy about 65% of Glendale'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.
Census data
Glendale homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 78,451
- Median year built
- 1965
- Built before 1960
- 43%
- Owner-occupied
- 35%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Glendale ranks #16 by number of homes and has older housing than 80% of them (median build year 1965). Its share of pre-1960 homes (43%) 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); 187,823 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
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
Glendale water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Glendale?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Glendale, 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; 14 Glendale 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 Glendale?
The median home in Glendale was built in 1965. About 43% of its 78,451 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 Glendale?
Restoration companies in our network cover 14 Glendale ZIP codes. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so enter yours in the ZIP checker or call to confirm a company serves your address.
Common calls
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ZIP codes covered in Glendale
91201, 91202, 91203, 91204, 91205, 91206, 91207, 91208, 91209, 91210, 91221, 91222, 91225, 91226
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