Water damage repair and restoration in Newark, CA
Most water damage calls in Newark, CA come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. Newark has 15,897 homes with a median build year of 1975: 16% predate 1960 and 17% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Newark ZIP code in Alameda County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Newark, 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; 1 Newark ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Census data
Newark homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 15,897
- Median year built
- 1975
- Built before 1960
- 16%
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Newark ranks #181 by number of homes and has older housing than 54% of them (median build year 1975). Its share of pre-1960 homes (16%) 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); 46,254 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Newark
Mixed-age plumbing
Newark'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.
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.
Common calls
Most requested in Newark
Disaster history in Alameda County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Alameda County in 7 major disaster declarations: 4 severe storms, 3 floods. 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
Newark water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Newark?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Newark, 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; 1 Newark ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Newark?
The median home in Newark was built in 1975. About 16% of its 15,897 homes were built before 1960 and 17% 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 Alameda County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Alameda County in 7 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 Newark?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Newark ZIP code. 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 Newark
94560
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