Water damage repair and restoration in Baton Rouge, LA
Water damage in Baton Rouge, LA 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. Baton Rouge has 106,421 homes with a median build year of 1975: 23% predate 1960 and 19% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 37 Baton Rouge ZIP codes in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Baton Rouge, LA, 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; 37 Baton Rouge ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Census data
Baton Rouge homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 106,421
- Median year built
- 1975
- Built before 1960
- 23%
- Owner-occupied
- 47%
Among the 5 Louisiana cities with pages on this site, Baton Rouge ranks #1 by number of homes and has older housing than 50% of them (median build year 1975). Its share of pre-1960 homes (23%) is close to the 18% average for those cities.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 220,907 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Baton Rouge
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1975, Baton Rouge has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
Leaks between units
About 53% of occupied homes in Baton Rouge are rented, and many are apartments or condos. A leak in one unit often reaches the units below, so landlords, associations and each tenant's insurer are involved.
Hurricanes and surge
Hurricanes cause surge, wind and rain damage.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Louisiana page.
Common calls
Most requested in Baton Rouge
Disaster history in East Baton Rouge Parish
Since 2000, FEMA has included East Baton Rouge Parish in 18 major disaster declarations: 13 hurricanes, 3 floods, 1 ice storm, 1 coastal storm. The most recent was Hurricane Francine in 2024 (DR-4817).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Baton Rouge water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Baton Rouge?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Baton Rouge, LA, 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; 37 Baton Rouge ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Baton Rouge?
The median home in Baton Rouge was built in 1975. About 23% of its 106,421 homes were built before 1960 and 19% 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 East Baton Rouge Parish had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included East Baton Rouge Parish in 18 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Hurricane Francine (2024). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Baton Rouge?
Restoration companies in our network cover 37 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge
70801, 70802, 70803, 70804, 70805, 70806, 70807, 70808, 70809, 70810, 70811, 70812, 70813, 70814, 70815, 70816, 70817, 70818, 70819, 70820, 70821, 70822, 70823, 70825, 70827, 70831, 70833, 70835, 70836, 70873, 70874, 70891, 70892, 70893, 70894, 70895, 70898
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Guides for Baton Rouge homeowners
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