DuPage County
Lombard, IL water damage cleanup and restoration
Most water damage calls in Lombard, IL come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. Lombard has 18,495 homes with a median build year of 1971: 30% predate 1960 and 16% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Lombard ZIP code in DuPage County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Lombard, 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; 1 Lombard ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Lombard
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1971, Lombard has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
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.
Census data
Lombard homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 18,495
- Median year built
- 1971
- Built before 1960
- 30%
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
Among the 41 Illinois cities with pages on this site, Lombard ranks #26 by number of homes and has older housing than 68% of them (median build year 1971). Its share of pre-1960 homes (30%) 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); 44,490 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in DuPage County
Since 2000, FEMA has included DuPage 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
Lombard water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Lombard?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Lombard, 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; 1 Lombard ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Lombard?
The median home in Lombard was built in 1971. About 30% of its 18,495 homes were built before 1960 and 16% 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 DuPage County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included DuPage 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 Lombard?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Lombard ZIP code. 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 Lombard
60148
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