Water damage repair and restoration in Malden, MA
Water damage in Malden, 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 Malden's 28,043 homes were built before 1960, and 49% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Malden ZIP code in Middlesex County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Malden, 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 Malden 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
Malden homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 28,043
- Median year built
- 1943
- Built before 1960
- 59%
- Owner-occupied
- 42%
Among the 36 Massachusetts cities with pages on this site, Malden ranks #15 by number of homes and has older housing than 77% of them (median build year 1943). 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); 66,693 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Malden
Older foundations and pipes
In a city where 59% of homes were built before 1960, the usual suspects are corroded supply lines, cracked cast-iron drains and foundations that let water in after heavy rain.
Leaks between units
About 58% of occupied homes in Malden 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
Malden water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Malden?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Malden, 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 Malden 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 Malden?
The median home in Malden was built in 1943. About 59% of its 28,043 homes were built before 1960 and 13% 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 Malden?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Malden 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 Malden
02148
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