Water damage restoration in Metairie, LA
In Metairie, LA, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. Metairie has 65,791 homes with a median build year of 1972: 21% predate 1960 and 10% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 11 Metairie ZIP codes in Jefferson Parish.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Metairie, 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; 11 Metairie ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Metairie
Mixed-age plumbing
Metairie'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.
Many neighborhoods, many causes
Metairie spans 11 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 Louisiana page.
Common calls
Most requested in Metairie
Census data
Metairie homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 65,791
- Median year built
- 1972
- Built before 1960
- 21%
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
Among the 5 Louisiana cities with pages on this site, Metairie ranks #2 by number of homes and has older housing than 100% of them (median build year 1972). Its share of pre-1960 homes (21%) 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
Metairie water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Metairie?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Metairie, 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; 11 Metairie ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Metairie?
The median home in Metairie was built in 1972. About 21% of its 65,791 homes were built before 1960 and 10% 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 Metairie?
Restoration companies in our network cover 11 Metairie 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 Metairie
70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, 70005, 70006, 70009, 70010, 70011, 70033, 70055
Local services in Metairie
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Guides for Metairie homeowners
Water damage in Metairie?
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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