Santa Clara County
Mountain View, CA water damage cleanup and restoration
Most water damage calls in Mountain View, CA come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. Mountain View has 38,770 homes with a median build year of 1974: 23% predate 1960 and 20% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 5 Mountain View ZIP codes in Santa Clara County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Mountain View, 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; 5 Mountain View ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Mountain View
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1974, Mountain View has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
Leaks between units
About 61% of occupied homes in Mountain View 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.
Census data
Mountain View homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 38,770
- Median year built
- 1974
- Built before 1960
- 23%
- Owner-occupied
- 39%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Mountain View ranks #61 by number of homes and has older housing than 57% of them (median build year 1974). Its share of pre-1960 homes (23%) is close to the 24% average for those cities.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 87,316 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Santa Clara County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Santa Clara County in 5 major disaster declarations: 2 severe storms, 2 floods, 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
Mountain View water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Mountain View?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Mountain View, 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; 5 Mountain View ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Mountain View?
The median home in Mountain View was built in 1974. About 23% of its 38,770 homes were built before 1960 and 20% 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 Santa Clara County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Santa Clara County in 5 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 Mountain View?
Restoration companies in our network cover 5 Mountain View 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 Mountain View
ZIP codes covered in Mountain View
94039, 94040, 94041, 94042, 94043
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Guides for Mountain View homeowners
Water damage in Mountain View?
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