Pinellas County
St. Petersburg, FL water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in St. Petersburg, 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. 38% of St. Petersburg's 141,039 homes were built before 1960, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 24 St. Petersburg ZIP codes in Pinellas County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in St. Petersburg, 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; 24 St. Petersburg ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
Local risks
What causes water damage in St. Petersburg
Aging pipes and drains
With 38% of homes built before 1960, many St. Petersburg houses still have galvanized supply lines that corrode from the inside and cast-iron or clay drains that crack. Leaks often start slowly inside walls or under floors.
Hurricanes
Wind-driven rain, roof damage and storm surge cause widespread water losses.
Many neighborhoods, many causes
St. Petersburg spans 24 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
St. Petersburg homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 141,039
- Median year built
- 1969
- Built before 1960
- 38%
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
Among the 107 Florida cities with pages on this site, St. Petersburg ranks #2 by number of homes and has older housing than 92% of them (median build year 1969). Its share of pre-1960 homes (38%) 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); 267,102 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Pinellas County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Pinellas County in 12 major disaster declarations: 10 hurricanes, 1 tropical storm, 1 severe storm. The most recent was Hurricane Milton in 2024 (DR-4834).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
St. Petersburg water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in St. Petersburg?
For water, fire or smoke damage in St. Petersburg, 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; 24 St. Petersburg ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
How old are homes in St. Petersburg?
The median home in St. Petersburg was built in 1969. About 38% of its 141,039 homes were built before 1960 and 13% 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 Pinellas County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Pinellas County in 12 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 St. Petersburg?
Restoration companies in our network cover 24 St. Petersburg 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
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ZIP codes covered in St. Petersburg
33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33706, 33707, 33708, 33709, 33710, 33711, 33712, 33713, 33714, 33715, 33716, 33729, 33731, 33732, 33733, 33734, 33742, 33743, 33747
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Guides for St. Petersburg homeowners
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