Water damage repair and restoration in Bowie, MD
Water damage in Bowie, MD 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. Bowie has 21,673 homes with a median build year of 1981: 5% predate 1960 and 15% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 7 Bowie ZIP codes in Prince George's County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Bowie, MD, 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; 7 Bowie ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Census data
Bowie homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 21,673
- Median year built
- 1981
- Built before 1960
- 5%
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
Among the 21 Maryland cities with pages on this site, Bowie ranks #10 by number of homes and has older housing than 45% of them (median build year 1981). Its share of pre-1960 homes (5%) is below the 21% average for those cities, so appliance and supply-line leaks are a bigger share of calls.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 58,421 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Bowie
Mixed-age plumbing
Bowie'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.
Rowhouse roofs and walls
Flat rowhouse roofs and shared walls let leaks travel between homes.
Basement flooding
Heavy summer storms overwhelm drainage and sump pumps in finished basements.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Maryland page.
Common calls
Most requested in Bowie
Disaster history in Prince George's County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Prince George's County in 6 major disaster declarations: 2 snowstorms, 2 hurricanes, 1 flood, 1 severe storm. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm in 2016 (DR-4261).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Bowie water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Bowie?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Bowie, MD, 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; 7 Bowie ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Bowie?
The median home in Bowie was built in 1981. About 5% of its 21,673 homes were built before 1960 and 15% 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 Prince George's County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Prince George's County in 6 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (2016). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Bowie?
Restoration companies in our network cover 7 Bowie 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 Bowie
20715, 20716, 20717, 20718, 20719, 20720, 20721
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Also covered in Prince George's County: Clinton · College Park · Laurel · South Laurel · Fort Washington · Greenbelt · Suitland · Hyattsville · Beltsville · Riverdale · Seabrook · Oxon Hill · Adelphi · Accokeek · Glenn Dale · Cheltenham · Brandywine · Lanham
Guides for Bowie homeowners
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