Los Angeles County
Hawthorne, CA water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Hawthorne, 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. Hawthorne has 31,056 homes with a median build year of 1972: 31% predate 1960 and 8% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 3 Hawthorne ZIP codes in Los Angeles County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Hawthorne, 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; 3 Hawthorne ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Hawthorne
Mixed-age plumbing
Hawthorne'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 72% of Hawthorne'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
Hawthorne homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 31,056
- Median year built
- 1972
- Built before 1960
- 31%
- Owner-occupied
- 28%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Hawthorne ranks #87 by number of homes and has older housing than 63% of them (median build year 1972). Its share of pre-1960 homes (31%) 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); 83,633 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
Hawthorne water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Hawthorne?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Hawthorne, 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; 3 Hawthorne ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Hawthorne?
The median home in Hawthorne was built in 1972. About 31% of its 31,056 homes were built before 1960 and 8% 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 Hawthorne?
Restoration companies in our network cover 3 Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne
90250, 90251, 90310
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Guides for Hawthorne homeowners
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