Water damage restoration in Des Plaines, IL
Water damage in Des Plaines, IL 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. 36% of Des Plaines's 23,973 homes were built before 1960, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 4 Des Plaines ZIP codes in Cook County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Des Plaines, 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; 4 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines
Aging pipes and drains
With 36% of homes built before 1960, many Des Plaines 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.
Combined sewer backups
Heavy rain can overload combined sewers and push water up floor drains.
Frozen pipes
Deep cold freezes pipes in exterior walls and unheated spaces.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Illinois page.
Common calls
Most requested in Des Plaines
Census data
Des Plaines homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 23,973
- Median year built
- 1966
- Built before 1960
- 36%
- Owner-occupied
- 79%
Among the 41 Illinois cities with pages on this site, Des Plaines ranks #16 by number of homes and has older housing than 78% of them (median build year 1966). Its share of pre-1960 homes (36%) is well above the 27% 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); 58,832 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Cook County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Cook County in 8 major disaster declarations: 4 severe storms, 3 floods, 1 snowstorm. The most recent was Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Floodng in 2024 (DR-4819).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Des Plaines water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Des Plaines?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Des Plaines, 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; 4 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines?
The median home in Des Plaines was built in 1966. About 36% of its 23,973 homes were built before 1960 and 14% 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 Cook County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Cook County in 8 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Floodng (2024). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Des Plaines?
Restoration companies in our network cover 4 Des Plaines ZIP codes. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so enter yours in the ZIP checker or call to confirm a company serves your address.
ZIP codes covered in Des Plaines
60016, 60017, 60018, 60019
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Guides for Des Plaines homeowners
Water damage in Des Plaines?
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