Water damage restoration in Truckee, CA
Water damage in Truckee, 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. Truckee has 13,964 homes with a median build year of 1989: 4% predate 1960 and 24% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Truckee ZIP code in Nevada County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Truckee, 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 Truckee ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Truckee
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1989, Truckee 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.
Common calls
Most requested in Truckee
Census data
Truckee homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 13,964
- Median year built
- 1989
- Built before 1960
- 4%
- Owner-occupied
- 78%
Among the 213 California cities with pages on this site, Truckee ranks #203 by number of homes and has older housing than 16% of them (median build year 1989). Its share of pre-1960 homes (4%) 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); 17,240 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Nevada County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Nevada County in 9 major disaster declarations: 4 severe storms, 3 fires, 2 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
Truckee water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Truckee?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Truckee, 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 Truckee ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Truckee?
The median home in Truckee was built in 1989. About 4% of its 13,964 homes were built before 1960 and 24% 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 Nevada County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Nevada County in 9 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 Truckee?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Truckee ZIP code. 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 Truckee
96161
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Guides for Truckee homeowners
Water damage in Truckee?
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