Palm Beach County
Delray Beach, FL water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Delray Beach, FL 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. Delray Beach has 36,997 homes with a median build year of 1983: 9% 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 7 Delray Beach ZIP codes in Palm Beach County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Delray Beach, FL, 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; 7 Delray Beach ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Delray Beach
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1983, Delray 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.
Hurricanes
Wind-driven rain, roof damage and storm surge cause widespread water losses.
Humidity
Mold can begin within a day or two in Florida's climate if wet materials aren't dried.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Florida page.
Census data
Delray Beach homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 36,997
- Median year built
- 1983
- Built before 1960
- 9%
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
Among the 107 Florida cities with pages on this site, Delray Beach ranks #32 by number of homes and has older housing than 58% of them (median build year 1983). Its share of pre-1960 homes (9%) is close to the 10% average for those cities.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 70,140 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Palm Beach County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Palm Beach County in 13 major disaster declarations: 12 hurricanes, 1 severe storm. The most recent was Hurricane Milton in 2024 (DR-4834).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Delray Beach water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Delray Beach?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Delray Beach, FL, 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; 7 Delray Beach ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Delray Beach?
The median home in Delray Beach was built in 1983. About 9% of its 36,997 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 Palm Beach County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Palm Beach County in 13 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Hurricane Milton (2024). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Delray Beach?
Restoration companies in our network cover 7 Delray Beach ZIP codes. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so enter yours in the ZIP checker or call to confirm a company serves your address.
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ZIP codes covered in Delray Beach
33444, 33445, 33446, 33448, 33482, 33483, 33484
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Guides for Delray Beach homeowners
Water damage in Delray Beach?
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