Orange County
Seal Beach, CA water damage cleanup and restoration
In Seal Beach, CA, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. Seal Beach has 14,616 homes with a median build year of 1966: 17% predate 1960 and 6% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Seal Beach ZIP code in Orange County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Seal Beach, 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; 1 Seal Beach ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Seal Beach
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1966, Seal Beach 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.
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
Seal Beach homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 14,616
- Median year built
- 1966
- Built before 1960
- 17%
- Owner-occupied
- 76%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Seal Beach ranks #196 by number of homes and has older housing than 76% of them (median build year 1966). Its share of pre-1960 homes (17%) 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); 24,421 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
Seal Beach water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Seal Beach?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Seal Beach, 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; 1 Seal Beach ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Seal Beach?
The median home in Seal Beach was built in 1966. About 17% of its 14,616 homes were built before 1960 and 6% 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 Seal Beach?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Seal Beach ZIP code. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so enter yours in the ZIP checker or call to confirm a company serves your address.
Common calls
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ZIP codes covered in Seal Beach
90740
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