Water damage restoration in San Clemente, CA
Water damage in San Clemente, 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. San Clemente has 26,650 homes with a median build year of 1982: 12% predate 1960 and 25% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 3 San Clemente ZIP codes in Orange County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in San Clemente, 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 San Clemente ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in San Clemente
Mixed-age plumbing
San Clemente'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.
Common calls
Most requested in San Clemente
Census data
San Clemente homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 26,650
- Median year built
- 1982
- Built before 1960
- 12%
- Owner-occupied
- 64%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, San Clemente ranks #113 by number of homes and has older housing than 32% of them (median build year 1982). Its share of pre-1960 homes (12%) 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); 62,627 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Orange County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Orange County in 7 major disaster declarations: 3 fires, 2 floods, 2 severe storms. The most recent was Wildfires in 2017 (DR-4344).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
San Clemente water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in San Clemente?
For water, fire or smoke damage in San Clemente, 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 San Clemente ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in San Clemente?
The median home in San Clemente was built in 1982. About 12% of its 26,650 homes were built before 1960 and 25% 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 Orange County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Orange County in 7 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Wildfires (2017). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of San Clemente?
Restoration companies in our network cover 3 San Clemente 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 San Clemente
92672, 92673, 92674
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Guides for San Clemente homeowners
Water damage in San Clemente?
Stop the source if you can, then call. We'll connect you with a local restoration company that serves your ZIP.
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