Water damage repair and restoration in Severn, MD

Water damage in Severn, 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. 44% of Severn's 21,993 homes were built in 2000 or later, so most water damage starts with supply lines, water heaters, appliances and roof or window leaks rather than old pipes. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Severn ZIP code in Anne Arundel County.

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Quick answer

For water, fire or smoke damage in Severn, 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; 1 Severn ZIP code is covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.

Census data

Severn homes by the numbers

Homes: 21,993
Median year built: 1997
Built before 1960: 5%
Owner-occupied: 72%

Among the 21 Maryland cities with pages on this site, Severn ranks #9 by number of homes and has older housing than 5% of them (median build year 1997). 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).

Local risks

What causes water damage in Severn

Appliance and fixture leaks

With 44% of homes built since 2000, Severn's water damage usually comes from what's connected to the plumbing: water heaters reaching the end of their life, washer hoses, toilet fill valves and fridge lines.

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 Severn

Disaster history in Anne Arundel County

Since 2000, FEMA has included Anne Arundel County in 7 major disaster declarations: 3 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

Severn water damage questions

Who do I call for water damage in Severn?

How old are homes in Severn?

The median home in Severn was built in 1997. About 5% of its 21,993 homes were built before 1960 and 44% 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 Anne Arundel County had federally declared disasters?

Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Anne Arundel County in 7 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 Severn?

Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Severn 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 Severn

21144

Water damage help near Severn

Also covered in Anne Arundel County: Glen Burnie · Millersville · Hanover · Harmans · Odenton · Annapolis · Severna Park · Pasadena · Crofton · Arnold · Linthicum Heights · Fort George G Meade · Annapolis Junction · Jessup · Mayo · Edgewater · Churchton · Deale

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Guides for Severn homeowners

Water damage in Severn?

Stop the source if you can, then call. We'll connect you with a local restoration company that serves your ZIP.

Fast callback on emergency requests

Call (833) 462-1975 Request service