Water damage repair and restoration in Pico Rivera, CA
Water damage in Pico Rivera, 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. 65% of Pico Rivera's 17,281 homes were built before 1960, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 3 Pico Rivera ZIP codes in Los Angeles County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Pico Rivera, 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 Pico Rivera 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
Pico Rivera homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 17,281
- Median year built
- 1957
- Built before 1960
- 65%
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Pico Rivera ranks #166 by number of homes and has older housing than 94% of them (median build year 1957). Its share of pre-1960 homes (65%) 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); 59,363 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Pico Rivera
Aging pipes and drains
With 65% of homes built before 1960, many Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera
Disaster history in Los Angeles County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Los Angeles County in 14 major disaster declarations: 7 fires, 5 severe storms, 2 floods. The most recent was Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds in 2025 (DR-4856).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Pico Rivera water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Pico Rivera?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Pico Rivera, 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 Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera?
The median home in Pico Rivera was built in 1957. About 65% of its 17,281 homes were built before 1960 and 3% 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 Los Angeles County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Los Angeles County in 14 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds (2025). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Pico Rivera?
Restoration companies in our network cover 3 Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera
90660, 90661, 90662
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