Sedgwick County
Wichita, KS water damage cleanup and restoration
In Wichita, KS, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. 36% of Wichita's 175,539 homes were built before 1960, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 32 Wichita ZIP codes in Sedgwick County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Wichita, 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; 32 Wichita 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 Wichita
Older foundations and pipes
In a city where 36% 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.
Severe storms
Hail and wind damage roofs.
Many neighborhoods, many causes
Wichita spans 32 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 Kansas page.
Census data
Wichita homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 175,539
- Median year built
- 1974
- Built before 1960
- 36%
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
Among the 10 Kansas cities with pages on this site, Wichita ranks #1 by number of homes and has older housing than 67% of them (median build year 1974). Its share of pre-1960 homes (36%) is well above the 23% 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); 400,991 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Sedgwick County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Sedgwick County in 6 major disaster declarations: 5 severe storms, 1 ice storm. The most recent was Severe Storms and Flooding in 2016 (DR-4287).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Wichita water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Wichita?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Wichita, 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; 32 Wichita 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 Wichita?
The median home in Wichita was built in 1974. About 36% of its 175,539 homes were built before 1960 and 18% 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 Sedgwick County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Sedgwick County in 6 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms and Flooding (2016). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Wichita?
Restoration companies in our network cover 32 Wichita 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
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ZIP codes covered in Wichita
67201, 67202, 67203, 67204, 67205, 67206, 67207, 67208, 67209, 67210, 67211, 67212, 67213, 67214, 67215, 67216, 67217, 67218, 67219, 67220, 67223, 67226, 67227, 67228, 67230, 67232, 67235, 67260, 67275, 67276, 67277, 67278
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Also covered in Sedgwick County: Derby · Haysville · Valley Center · Maize · Mulvane · Goddard · Kechi · Clearwater · Cheney · McConnell Afb · Colwich · Garden Plain · Andale · Mount Hope · Bentley · Viola · Greenwich
Guides for Wichita homeowners
Water damage in Wichita?
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