Essex County
Gloucester, MA water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Gloucester, 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. 59% of Gloucester's 14,630 homes were built before 1960, and 48% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 2 Gloucester ZIP codes in Essex County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Gloucester, 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; 2 Gloucester 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 Gloucester
Aging pipes and drains
With 59% of homes built before 1960, many Gloucester houses still have galvanized supply lines that corrode from the inside and cast-iron or clay drains that crack. Leaks often start slowly inside walls or under floors.
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.
Census data
Gloucester homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 14,630
- Median year built
- 1944
- Built before 1960
- 59%
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
Among the 36 Massachusetts cities with pages on this site, Gloucester ranks #34 by number of homes and has older housing than 71% of them (median build year 1944). Its share of pre-1960 homes (59%) 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); 30,491 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
FAQ
Gloucester water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Gloucester?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Gloucester, 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; 2 Gloucester 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 Gloucester?
The median home in Gloucester was built in 1944. About 59% of its 14,630 homes were built before 1960 and 11% 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 Gloucester?
Restoration companies in our network cover 2 Gloucester 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 Gloucester
01930, 01931
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Guides for Gloucester homeowners
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