San Mateo County
Pacifica, CA water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Pacifica, CA usually starts in one of a few places: a failed supply line or water heater, a roof or window leak, or water that gets into a basement or crawl space. Pacifica has 14,596 homes with a median build year of 1966: 34% predate 1960 and 6% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Pacifica ZIP code in San Mateo County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Pacifica, 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 Pacifica ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Pacifica
Mixed-age plumbing
Pacifica'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.
Census data
Pacifica homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 14,596
- Median year built
- 1966
- Built before 1960
- 34%
- Owner-occupied
- 69%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Pacifica ranks #197 by number of homes and has older housing than 76% of them (median build year 1966). Its share of pre-1960 homes (34%) 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); 37,056 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in San Mateo County
Since 2000, FEMA has included San Mateo County in 7 major disaster declarations: 3 severe storms, 3 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
Pacifica water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Pacifica?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Pacifica, 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 Pacifica ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Pacifica?
The median home in Pacifica was built in 1966. About 34% of its 14,596 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 San Mateo County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included San Mateo 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 Pacifica?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Pacifica ZIP code. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so enter yours in the ZIP checker or call to confirm a company serves your address.
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ZIP codes covered in Pacifica
94044
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Guides for Pacifica homeowners
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