Water damage restoration in Marrero, LA
Water damage in Marrero, 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. Marrero has 13,858 homes with a median build year of 1974: 23% predate 1960 and 11% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Marrero ZIP code in Jefferson Parish.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Marrero, 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; 1 Marrero ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Marrero
Mixed-age plumbing
Marrero's housing spans many decades, so leaks come from both ends: corroded original pipes in older homes and failed supply lines and appliances in newer ones.
Hurricanes and surge
Hurricanes cause surge, wind and rain damage.
Extreme rainfall
Heavy rain overwhelms pumps and drainage.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Louisiana page.
Common calls
Most requested in Marrero
Census data
Marrero homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 13,858
- Median year built
- 1974
- Built before 1960
- 23%
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
Among the 5 Louisiana cities with pages on this site, Marrero ranks #4 by number of homes and has older housing than 75% of them (median build year 1974). 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).
Disaster history in Jefferson Parish
Since 2000, FEMA has included Jefferson Parish in 20 major disaster declarations: 14 hurricanes, 3 severe storms, 2 coastal storms, 1 ice storm. The most recent was Hurricane Francine in 2024 (DR-4817).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Marrero water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Marrero?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Marrero, 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; 1 Marrero ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Marrero?
The median home in Marrero was built in 1974. About 23% of its 13,858 homes were built before 1960 and 11% 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 Jefferson Parish had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Jefferson Parish in 20 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 Marrero?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Marrero ZIP code. 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 Marrero
70072
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Guides for Marrero homeowners
Water damage in Marrero?
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