Sarasota County
Sarasota, FL water damage cleanup and restoration
Most water damage calls in Sarasota, FL come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. Sarasota has 32,123 homes with a median build year of 1976: 25% 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 14 Sarasota ZIP codes in Sarasota County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Sarasota, 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; 14 Sarasota ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Sarasota
Mixed-age plumbing
Sarasota'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.
Hurricanes
Wind-driven rain, roof damage and storm surge cause widespread water losses.
Many neighborhoods, many causes
Sarasota spans 14 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 Florida page.
Census data
Sarasota homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 32,123
- Median year built
- 1976
- Built before 1960
- 25%
- Owner-occupied
- 56%
Among the 107 Florida cities with pages on this site, Sarasota ranks #40 by number of homes and has older housing than 81% of them (median build year 1976). Its share of pre-1960 homes (25%) is well above the 10% average for those cities, which points to more pipe, drain and foundation leaks.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 57,764 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Sarasota County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Sarasota County in 17 major disaster declarations: 12 hurricanes, 3 severe storms, 1 tropical storm, 1 coastal storm. The most recent was Hurricane Milton in 2024 (DR-4834).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Sarasota water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Sarasota?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Sarasota, 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; 14 Sarasota ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Sarasota?
The median home in Sarasota was built in 1976. About 25% of its 32,123 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 Sarasota County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Sarasota County in 17 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 Sarasota?
Restoration companies in our network cover 14 Sarasota 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 Sarasota
ZIP codes covered in Sarasota
34231, 34232, 34233, 34234, 34235, 34236, 34237, 34238, 34239, 34240, 34241, 34242, 34243, 34276
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Guides for Sarasota homeowners
Water damage in Sarasota?
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