Water damage repair and restoration in Sacramento, CA
Most water damage calls in Sacramento, CA come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. Sacramento has 210,621 homes with a median build year of 1976: 30% predate 1960 and 22% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 68 Sacramento ZIP codes in Sacramento County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Sacramento, 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; 68 Sacramento ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Census data
Sacramento homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 210,621
- Median year built
- 1976
- Built before 1960
- 30%
- Owner-occupied
- 51%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Sacramento ranks #4 by number of homes and has older housing than 49% of them (median build year 1976). Its share of pre-1960 homes (30%) 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); 535,798 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Sacramento
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1976, Sacramento has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
Atmospheric rivers
Winter storms bring heavy rain, roof leaks and flooding.
Many neighborhoods, many causes
Sacramento spans 68 ZIP codes, so the causes vary by neighborhood: older streets see more pipe and drain failures, newer subdivisions more appliance and supply-line leaks, and low-lying areas more storm water.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the California page.
Common calls
Most requested in Sacramento
Disaster history in Sacramento County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Sacramento County in 6 major disaster declarations: 3 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
Sacramento water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Sacramento?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Sacramento, 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; 68 Sacramento ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Sacramento?
The median home in Sacramento was built in 1976. About 30% of its 210,621 homes were built before 1960 and 22% 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 Sacramento County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Sacramento County in 6 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 Sacramento?
Restoration companies in our network cover 68 Sacramento 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 Sacramento
94205, 94230, 94236, 94237, 94239, 94240, 94244, 94247, 94267, 94268, 94269, 94271, 94273, 94274, 94277, 94278, 94279, 94280, 94283, 94284, 94285, 94287, 94288, 94289, 94290, 94293, 94294, 94295, 94296, 94297, 94298, 94299, 95811, 95812, 95813, 95814, 95815, 95816, 95817, 95818, 95819, 95820, 95821, 95822, 95823, 95824, 95825, 95826, 95827, 95828, 95829, 95830, 95831, 95832, 95833, 95834, 95835, 95837, 95838, 95840, 95841, 95842, 95851, 95852, 95853, 95864, 95867, 95894
Local services in Sacramento
Water damage help near Sacramento
- Water damage restoration in West Sacramento, CA4 mi
- Water damage restoration in Arden-Arcade, CA5 mi
- Water damage restoration in Carmichael, CA9 mi
- Water damage restoration in Elk Grove, CA11 mi
- Water damage restoration in Citrus Heights, CA13 mi
- Water damage restoration in Rancho Cordova, CA13 mi
- Water damage restoration in Fair Oaks, CA13 mi
- Water damage restoration in Davis, CA15 mi
Also covered in Sacramento County: Elk Grove · Arden-Arcade · Citrus Heights · Folsom · Represa · Rancho Cordova · Carmichael · Orangevale · Fair Oaks · Galt · Wilton · Mather · Ryde · Walnut Grove · Isleton · Courtland · Hood
Guides for Sacramento homeowners
Water damage in Sacramento?
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