Riverside County
Palm Desert, CA water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Palm Desert, 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. Palm Desert has 36,584 homes with a median build year of 1985: 4% 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 3 Palm Desert ZIP codes in Riverside County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Palm Desert, 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; 3 Palm Desert ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Palm Desert
Mixed-age plumbing
Palm Desert'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
Palm Desert homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 36,584
- Median year built
- 1985
- Built before 1960
- 4%
- Owner-occupied
- 64%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Palm Desert ranks #69 by number of homes and has older housing than 26% of them (median build year 1985). Its share of pre-1960 homes (4%) 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); 53,147 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Riverside County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Riverside County in 10 major disaster declarations: 4 severe storms, 3 fires, 2 floods, 1 hurricane. The most recent was Tropical Storm Hilary in 2023 (DR-4750).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Palm Desert water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Palm Desert?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Palm Desert, 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; 3 Palm Desert ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Palm Desert?
The median home in Palm Desert was built in 1985. About 4% of its 36,584 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 Riverside County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Riverside County in 10 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Tropical Storm Hilary (2023). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Palm Desert?
Restoration companies in our network cover 3 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert
ZIP codes covered in Palm Desert
92211, 92255, 92260
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Guides for Palm Desert homeowners
Water damage in Palm Desert?
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