Water damage restoration in Portland, ME
In Portland, ME, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. 60% of Portland's 35,957 homes were built before 1960, and 46% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 10 Portland ZIP codes in Cumberland County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Portland, ME, 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; 10 Portland 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 Portland
Aging pipes and drains
With 60% of homes built before 1960, many Portland houses still have galvanized supply lines that corrode from the inside and cast-iron or clay drains that crack. Leaks often start slowly inside walls or under floors.
Apartments and shared walls
Renters occupy about 53% of Portland's homes. In multi-unit buildings, water from one unit travels through floors and shared walls, so report leaks to the landlord or association in writing right away.
Frozen pipes in seasonal homes
Camps and second homes left with the heat low or off are a classic source of burst pipes found days later. Drain-down or a low-temperature alarm prevents most of them.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Maine page.
Common calls
Most requested in Portland
Census data
Portland homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 35,957
- Median year built
- 1946
- Built before 1960
- 60%
- Owner-occupied
- 47%
Among the 3 Maine cities with pages on this site, Portland ranks #1 by number of homes and has older housing than 100% of them (median build year 1946). Its share of pre-1960 homes (60%) is close to the 56% average for those cities.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 69,568 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Cumberland County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Cumberland County in 9 major disaster declarations: 7 severe storms, 1 winter storm, 1 snowstorm. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm in 2024 (DR-4785).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Portland water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Portland?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Portland, ME, 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; 10 Portland 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 Portland?
The median home in Portland was built in 1946. About 60% of its 35,957 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 Cumberland County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Cumberland County in 9 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Winter Storm (2024). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Portland?
Restoration companies in our network cover 10 Portland 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 Portland
04101, 04102, 04103, 04104, 04109, 04112, 04116, 04122, 04123, 04124
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Also covered in Cumberland County: Cliff Island · Peaks Island · South Portland · Westbrook · Windham · Cumberland Center · Dunstan · Scarborough · Falmouth · Steep Falls · Gorham · Little Falls · Yarmouth
Guides for Portland homeowners
Water damage in Portland?
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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