Middlesex County
Waltham, MA water damage cleanup and restoration
In Waltham, MA, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. 48% of Waltham's 26,898 homes were built before 1960, and 26% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 5 Waltham ZIP codes in Middlesex County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Waltham, 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 Waltham 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 Waltham
Older foundations and pipes
In a city where 48% 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.
Apartments and shared walls
Renters occupy about 51% of Waltham's homes. In multi-unit buildings, water from one unit travels through floors and shared walls, so report leaks to the landlord or association in writing right away.
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.
Census data
Waltham homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 26,898
- Median year built
- 1962
- Built before 1960
- 48%
- Owner-occupied
- 49%
Among the 36 Massachusetts cities with pages on this site, Waltham ranks #17 by number of homes and has older housing than 29% of them (median build year 1962). Its share of pre-1960 homes (48%) 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); 65,849 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
FAQ
Waltham water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Waltham?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Waltham, 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 Waltham 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 Waltham?
The median home in Waltham was built in 1962. About 48% of its 26,898 homes were built before 1960 and 14% 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 Waltham?
Restoration companies in our network cover 5 Waltham 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 Waltham
02451, 02452, 02453, 02454, 02455
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