Water damage restoration in Lowell, MA
Most water damage calls in Lowell, MA come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. 55% of Lowell's 44,110 homes were built before 1960, and 43% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 5 Lowell ZIP codes in Middlesex County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Lowell, 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 Lowell 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 Lowell
Original plumbing in older homes
55% of Lowell'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 56% of occupied homes in Lowell 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
Most requested in Lowell
Census data
Lowell homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 44,110
- Median year built
- 1954
- Built before 1960
- 55%
- Owner-occupied
- 44%
Among the 36 Massachusetts cities with pages on this site, Lowell ranks #7 by number of homes and has older housing than 46% of them (median build year 1954). Its share of pre-1960 homes (55%) 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); 120,418 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
FAQ
Lowell water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Lowell?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Lowell, 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 Lowell 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 Lowell?
The median home in Lowell was built in 1954. About 55% of its 44,110 homes were built before 1960 and 10% 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 Lowell?
Restoration companies in our network cover 5 Lowell 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 Lowell
01850, 01851, 01852, 01853, 01854
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