Water damage repair and restoration in Everett, MA
Water damage in Everett, MA 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. 67% of Everett's 18,541 homes were built before 1960, and 53% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Everett ZIP code in Middlesex County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Everett, 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; 1 Everett ZIP code is covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
Census data
Everett homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 18,541
- Median year built
- 1938
- Built before 1960
- 67%
- Owner-occupied
- 37%
Among the 36 Massachusetts cities with pages on this site, Everett ranks #27 by number of homes and has older housing than 86% of them (median build year 1938). Its share of pre-1960 homes (67%) is well above the 55% 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); 51,825 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Everett
Original plumbing in older homes
67% of Everett'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.
Leaks between units
About 63% of occupied homes in Everett 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.
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.
Common calls
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FAQ
Everett water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Everett?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Everett, 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; 1 Everett ZIP code is 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 Everett?
The median home in Everett was built in 1938. About 67% of its 18,541 homes were built before 1960 and 9% 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 Everett?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Everett 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 Everett
02149
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