Water damage repair and restoration in Palo Alto, CA
Most water damage calls in Palo Alto, CA come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. 46% of Palo Alto's 29,104 homes were built before 1960, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 5 Palo Alto ZIP codes in Santa Clara County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
Census data
Palo Alto homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 29,104
- Median year built
- 1963
- Built before 1960
- 46%
- Owner-occupied
- 54%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Palo Alto ranks #97 by number of homes and has older housing than 86% of them (median build year 1963). Its share of pre-1960 homes (46%) 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); 67,658 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Palo Alto
Aging pipes and drains
With 46% of homes built before 1960, many Palo Alto houses still have galvanized supply lines that corrode from the inside and cast-iron or clay drains that crack. Leaks often start slowly inside walls or under floors.
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 Palo Alto
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
Palo Alto water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Palo Alto?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
How old are homes in Palo Alto?
The median home in Palo Alto was built in 1963. About 46% of its 29,104 homes were built before 1960 and 16% 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 Palo Alto?
Restoration companies in our network cover 5 Palo Alto ZIP codes. 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 Palo Alto
94301, 94302, 94303, 94304, 94306
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