Water damage repair and restoration in Inglewood, CA
Most water damage calls in Inglewood, CA come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. 50% of Inglewood's 38,744 homes were built before 1960, and 15% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 11 Inglewood ZIP codes in Los Angeles County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Inglewood, 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; 11 Inglewood ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
Census data
Inglewood homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 38,744
- Median year built
- 1960
- Built before 1960
- 50%
- Owner-occupied
- 35%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Inglewood ranks #62 by number of homes and has older housing than 90% of them (median build year 1960). Its share of pre-1960 homes (50%) 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); 102,774 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Inglewood
Original plumbing in older homes
50% of Inglewood's housing predates 1960. Pipes that old narrow with rust, joints weaken and drain lines crack, so a small drip behind plaster or under a floor can go unnoticed until stains or soft spots appear.
Apartments and shared walls
Renters occupy about 65% of Inglewood'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 Inglewood
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
Inglewood water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Inglewood?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Inglewood, 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; 11 Inglewood 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 Inglewood?
The median home in Inglewood was built in 1960. About 50% of its 38,744 homes were built before 1960 and 6% 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 Inglewood?
Restoration companies in our network cover 11 Inglewood 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 Inglewood
90301, 90302, 90303, 90304, 90305, 90306, 90307, 90308, 90309, 90311, 90312
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