Water damage repair and restoration in Irvine, CA
In Irvine, CA, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. 52% of Irvine's 120,368 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 14 Irvine ZIP codes in Orange County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Irvine, 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 Irvine ZIP codes are covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
Census data
Irvine homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 120,368
- Median year built
- 2001
- Built before 1960
- 2%
- Owner-occupied
- 44%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Irvine ranks #8 by number of homes and has older housing than 3% of them (median build year 2001). Its share of pre-1960 homes (2%) 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); 318,683 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Irvine
Supply lines and appliances
Newer Irvine 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.
Leaks between units
About 56% of occupied homes in Irvine 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 Irvine
Disaster history in Orange County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Orange County in 7 major disaster declarations: 3 fires, 2 floods, 2 severe storms. The most recent was Wildfires in 2017 (DR-4344).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Irvine water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Irvine?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Irvine, 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 Irvine ZIP codes are covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
How old are homes in Irvine?
The median home in Irvine was built in 2001. About 2% of its 120,368 homes were built before 1960 and 52% 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 Orange County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Orange County in 7 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Wildfires (2017). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Irvine?
Restoration companies in our network cover 14 Irvine 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 Irvine
92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92616, 92617, 92618, 92619, 92620, 92650, 92697, 92698
Local services in Irvine
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Guides for Irvine homeowners
Water damage in Irvine?
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