Montgomery County
Silver Spring, MD water damage cleanup and restoration
Most water damage calls in Silver Spring, MD come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. 41% of Silver Spring's 35,620 homes were built before 1960, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 10 Silver Spring ZIP codes in Montgomery County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Silver Spring, 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; 10 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring
Older foundations and pipes
In a city where 41% of homes were built before 1960, the usual suspects are corroded supply lines, cracked cast-iron drains and foundations that let water in after heavy rain.
Leaks between units
About 62% of occupied homes in Silver Spring are rented, and many are apartments or condos. A leak in one unit often reaches the units below, so landlords, associations and each tenant's insurer are involved.
Rowhouse roofs and walls
Flat rowhouse roofs and shared walls let leaks travel between homes.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Maryland page.
Census data
Silver Spring homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 35,620
- Median year built
- 1964
- Built before 1960
- 41%
- Owner-occupied
- 38%
Among the 21 Maryland cities with pages on this site, Silver Spring ranks #2 by number of homes and has older housing than 90% of them (median build year 1964). Its share of pre-1960 homes (41%) is well above the 21% average for those cities, which points to more pipe, drain and foundation leaks.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003).
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
Silver Spring water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Silver Spring?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Silver Spring, 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; 10 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring?
The median home in Silver Spring was built in 1964. About 41% of its 35,620 homes were built before 1960 and 19% 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 Silver Spring?
Restoration companies in our network cover 10 Silver Spring ZIP codes. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so enter yours in the ZIP checker or call to confirm a company serves your address.
Common calls
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ZIP codes covered in Silver Spring
20901, 20902, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906, 20907, 20910, 20911, 20997
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