Kane County
Aurora, IL water damage cleanup and restoration
Most water damage calls in Aurora, IL come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. Aurora has 63,492 homes with a median build year of 1986: 26% predate 1960 and 23% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 11 Aurora ZIP codes in Kane County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Aurora, IL, 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; 11 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.
Combined sewer backups
Heavy rain can overload combined sewers and push water up floor drains.
Many neighborhoods, many causes
Aurora spans 11 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 Illinois page.
Census data
Aurora homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 63,492
- Median year built
- 1986
- Built before 1960
- 26%
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
Among the 41 Illinois cities with pages on this site, Aurora ranks #2 by number of homes and has older housing than 18% of them (median build year 1986). Its share of pre-1960 homes (26%) is close to the 27% average for those cities.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 180,710 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Kane County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Kane County in 4 major disaster declarations: 2 severe storms, 1 flood, 1 snowstorm. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding in 2013 (DR-4116).
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, IL, 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; 11 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 1986. About 26% of its 63,492 homes were built before 1960 and 23% 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 Kane County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Kane County in 4 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding (2013). 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 11 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
60502, 60503, 60504, 60505, 60506, 60507, 60568, 60569, 60572, 60598, 60599
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Also covered in Kane County: Eola · Elgin · Carpentersville · Saint Charles · Batavia · Mooseheart · South Elgin · Montgomery · Geneva · North Aurora · Wasco · Sugar Grove · Dundee · Gilberts · Hampshire · Elburn · Big Rock · Kaneville
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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