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Middlesex County

Cambridge, MA water damage cleanup and restoration

In Cambridge, MA, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. 54% of Cambridge's 54,612 homes were built before 1960, and 47% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 4 Cambridge ZIP codes in Middlesex County.

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Quick answer

For water, fire or smoke damage in Cambridge, MA, 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; 4 Cambridge 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 Cambridge

1

Original plumbing in older homes

54% of Cambridge's housing predates 1960. Pipes that old narrow with rust, joints weaken and drain lines crack, so a small drip behind plaster or under a floor can go unnoticed until stains or soft spots appear.

2

Apartments and shared walls

Renters occupy about 66% of Cambridge'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.

3

Multi-unit leaks

In triple-deckers and condos, one unit's leak often reaches the units below. Owners, associations and insurers each have a piece of the claim.

Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Massachusetts page.

Census data

Cambridge homes by the numbers

Homes
54,612
Median year built
1948
Built before 1960
54%
Owner-occupied
34%

Among the 36 Massachusetts cities with pages on this site, Cambridge ranks #3 by number of homes and has older housing than 57% of them (median build year 1948). Its share of pre-1960 homes (54%) is close to the 55% average for those cities.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 121,186 residents per the 2024 population estimate.

FAQ

Cambridge water damage questions

Who do I call for water damage in Cambridge?

For water, fire or smoke damage in Cambridge, MA, 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; 4 Cambridge 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 Cambridge?

The median home in Cambridge was built in 1948. About 54% of its 54,612 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.

Do you cover all of Cambridge?

Restoration companies in our network cover 4 Cambridge 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

Most requested in Cambridge

ZIP codes covered in Cambridge

02138, 02140, 02238, 02477

Water damage help near Cambridge

Also covered in Middlesex County: Lowell · Auburndale · Newton · Newton Center · Newton Highlands · Newton Lower Falls · Newton Upper Falls · Newtonville · Waban · West Newton · Somerville · Framingham · Malden · Waltham · Medford · Everett · Woburn · Marlborough

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Guides for Cambridge homeowners

Water damage in Cambridge?

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