Water damage repair and restoration in Framingham, MA
Water damage in Framingham, 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. 42% of Framingham's 28,416 homes were built before 1960, and 17% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 5 Framingham ZIP codes in Middlesex County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Framingham, 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; 5 Framingham ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
Census data
Framingham homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 28,416
- Median year built
- 1964
- Built before 1960
- 42%
- Owner-occupied
- 55%
Among the 36 Massachusetts cities with pages on this site, Framingham ranks #14 by number of homes and has older housing than 17% of them (median build year 1964). Its share of pre-1960 homes (42%) is below the 55% 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); 73,361 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Framingham
Original plumbing in older homes
42% of Framingham'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.
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.
Plaster and lath
Plaster holds water differently from drywall and needs careful drying and, sometimes, specialized repair to match.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Massachusetts page.
Common calls
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FAQ
Framingham water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Framingham?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Framingham, 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; 5 Framingham 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 Framingham?
The median home in Framingham was built in 1964. About 42% of its 28,416 homes were built before 1960 and 8% 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 Framingham?
Restoration companies in our network cover 5 Framingham 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 Framingham
01701, 01702, 01703, 01704, 01705
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Guides for Framingham homeowners
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