Water damage repair and restoration in Lynn, MA
Water damage in Lynn, 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. 63% of Lynn's 37,849 homes were built before 1960, and 46% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 6 Lynn ZIP codes in Essex County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Lynn, 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; 6 Lynn 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
Lynn homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 37,849
- Median year built
- 1945
- Built before 1960
- 63%
- Owner-occupied
- 50%
Among the 36 Massachusetts cities with pages on this site, Lynn ranks #8 by number of homes and has older housing than 66% of them (median build year 1945). Its share of pre-1960 homes (63%) 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); 103,489 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Lynn
Aging pipes and drains
With 63% of homes built before 1960, many Lynn 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.
Leaks between units
About 50% of occupied homes in Lynn 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 Lynn
FAQ
Lynn water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Lynn?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Lynn, 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; 6 Lynn 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 Lynn?
The median home in Lynn was built in 1945. About 63% of its 37,849 homes were built before 1960 and 7% 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 Lynn?
Restoration companies in our network cover 6 Lynn 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 Lynn
01901, 01902, 01903, 01904, 01905, 01910
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