Water damage restoration in Anderson, IN
Water damage in Anderson, IN 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. 48% of Anderson's 27,465 homes were built before 1960, and 24% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 8 Anderson ZIP codes in Madison County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Anderson, IN, 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; 8 Anderson 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 Anderson
Older foundations and pipes
In a city where 48% of homes were built before 1960, the usual suspects are corroded supply lines, cracked cast-iron drains and foundations that let water in after heavy rain.
Sump pump failure
Storm power outages stop sump pumps in basements.
River flooding
White River and other waterways flood low-lying areas.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Indiana page.
Common calls
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Census data
Anderson homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 27,465
- Median year built
- 1961
- Built before 1960
- 48%
- Owner-occupied
- 56%
Among the 15 Indiana cities with pages on this site, Anderson ranks #8 by number of homes and has older housing than 86% of them (median build year 1961). Its share of pre-1960 homes (48%) is well above the 25% 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); 55,851 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Madison County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Madison County in 9 major disaster declarations: 7 severe storms, 2 floods. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding in 2026 (DR-4933).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Anderson water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Anderson?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Anderson, IN, 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; 8 Anderson 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 Anderson?
The median home in Anderson was built in 1961. About 48% of its 27,465 homes were built before 1960 and 7% 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 Madison County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Madison County in 9 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (2026). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Anderson?
Restoration companies in our network cover 8 Anderson 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 Anderson
46011, 46012, 46013, 46014, 46015, 46016, 46017, 46018
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Guides for Anderson homeowners
Water damage in Anderson?
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