Arapahoe County
Aurora, CO water damage cleanup and restoration
Most water damage calls in Aurora, CO come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. Aurora has 150,242 homes with a median build year of 1985: 8% predate 1960 and 28% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 17 Aurora ZIP codes in Arapahoe County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Aurora, CO, 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; 17 Aurora ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Aurora
Mixed-age plumbing
Aurora'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.
Hail
Front Range hail damages roofs.
Many neighborhoods, many causes
Aurora spans 17 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 Colorado page.
Census data
Aurora homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 150,242
- Median year built
- 1985
- Built before 1960
- 8%
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
Among the 27 Colorado cities with pages on this site, Aurora ranks #2 by number of homes and has older housing than 62% of them (median build year 1985). Its share of pre-1960 homes (8%) is close to the 13% average for those cities.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 403,130 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Arapahoe County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Arapahoe County in 3 major disaster declarations: 2 floods, 1 fire. The most recent was Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes in 2023 (DR-4731).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Aurora water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Aurora?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Aurora, CO, 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; 17 Aurora ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Aurora?
The median home in Aurora was built in 1985. About 8% of its 150,242 homes were built before 1960 and 28% 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 Arapahoe County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Arapahoe County in 3 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes (2023). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Aurora?
Restoration companies in our network cover 17 Aurora ZIP codes. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so enter yours in the ZIP checker or call to confirm a company serves your address.
Common calls
Most requested in Aurora
ZIP codes covered in Aurora
80010, 80011, 80012, 80013, 80014, 80015, 80016, 80017, 80018, 80019, 80040, 80041, 80042, 80044, 80045, 80046, 80047
Local services in Aurora
Water damage help near Aurora
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Also covered in Arapahoe County: Centennial · Littleton · Englewood · Strasburg · Byers · Deer Trail · Watkins
Guides for Aurora homeowners
Water damage in Aurora?
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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