Water damage repair and restoration in Germantown, MD
In Germantown, MD, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. Germantown has 32,540 homes with a median build year of 1989: 2% predate 1960 and 23% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 3 Germantown ZIP codes in Montgomery County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Germantown, 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; 3 Germantown ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Census data
Germantown homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 32,540
- Median year built
- 1989
- Built before 1960
- 2%
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
Among the 21 Maryland cities with pages on this site, Germantown ranks #3 by number of homes and has older housing than 20% of them (median build year 1989). Its share of pre-1960 homes (2%) 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).
Local risks
What causes water damage in Germantown
Mixed-age plumbing
Germantown'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 Germantown
Disaster history in Montgomery County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Montgomery County in 8 major disaster declarations: 3 snowstorms, 3 severe storms, 2 hurricanes. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm in 2016 (DR-4261).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Germantown water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Germantown?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Germantown, 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; 3 Germantown ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Germantown?
The median home in Germantown was built in 1989. About 2% of its 32,540 homes were built before 1960 and 23% 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 Montgomery County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Montgomery County in 8 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 Germantown?
Restoration companies in our network cover 3 Germantown 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 Germantown
20874, 20875, 20876
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Guides for Germantown homeowners
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