Water damage repair and restoration in Olathe, KS
In Olathe, KS, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. 38% of Olathe's 53,543 homes were built in 2000 or later, so most water damage starts with supply lines, water heaters, appliances and roof or window leaks rather than old pipes. Restoration companies in our network serve 4 Olathe ZIP codes in Johnson County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Olathe, KS, 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 Olathe ZIP codes are covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
Census data
Olathe homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 53,543
- Median year built
- 1994
- Built before 1960
- 6%
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
Among the 10 Kansas cities with pages on this site, Olathe ranks #4 by number of homes and has older housing than 0% of them (median build year 1994). Its share of pre-1960 homes (6%) is below the 23% average for those cities, so appliance and supply-line leaks are a bigger share of calls.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 149,035 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Olathe
Appliance and fixture leaks
With 38% of homes built since 2000, Olathe's water damage usually comes from what's connected to the plumbing: water heaters reaching the end of their life, washer hoses, toilet fill valves and fridge lines.
Severe storms
Hail and wind damage roofs.
Flash flooding
Heavy rain floods low areas.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Kansas page.
Common calls
Most requested in Olathe
Disaster history in Johnson County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Johnson County in 3 major disaster declarations: 2 severe storms, 1 ice storm. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding in 2023 (DR-4747).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Olathe water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Olathe?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Olathe, KS, 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 Olathe ZIP codes are covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
How old are homes in Olathe?
The median home in Olathe was built in 1994. About 6% of its 53,543 homes were built before 1960 and 38% 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 Johnson County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Johnson County in 3 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (2023). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Olathe?
Restoration companies in our network cover 4 Olathe 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 Olathe
66051, 66061, 66062, 66063
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Also covered in Johnson County: Overland Park · Stilwell · Shawnee · Lenexa · Leawood · Gardner · Prairie Village · Mission · Spring Hill · De Soto · Edgerton
Guides for Olathe homeowners
Water damage in Olathe?
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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