Madera County
Madera, CA water damage cleanup and restoration
In Madera, CA, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. 37% of Madera's 18,543 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 4 Madera ZIP codes in Madera County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Madera, 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; 4 Madera ZIP codes are covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Madera
Supply lines and appliances
Newer Madera 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
Madera homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 18,543
- Median year built
- 1991
- Built before 1960
- 17%
- Owner-occupied
- 52%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Madera ranks #157 by number of homes and has older housing than 13% of them (median build year 1991). Its share of pre-1960 homes (17%) 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); 69,094 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Madera County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Madera County in 4 major disaster declarations: 2 severe storms, 1 flood, 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
Madera water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Madera?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Madera, 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; 4 Madera ZIP codes are covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
How old are homes in Madera?
The median home in Madera was built in 1991. About 17% of its 18,543 homes were built before 1960 and 37% 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 Madera County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Madera County in 4 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 Madera?
Restoration companies in our network cover 4 Madera 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
Most requested in Madera
ZIP codes covered in Madera
93636, 93637, 93638, 93639
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Guides for Madera homeowners
Water damage in Madera?
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