Water damage repair and restoration in Madison Heights, MI
Most water damage calls in Madison Heights, MI come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. 51% of Madison Heights's 14,690 homes were built before 1960, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Madison Heights ZIP code in Oakland County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Madison Heights, MI, 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 Madison Heights 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
Madison Heights homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 14,690
- Median year built
- 1960
- Built before 1960
- 51%
- Owner-occupied
- 64%
Among the 32 Michigan cities with pages on this site, Madison Heights ranks #28 by number of homes and has older housing than 55% of them (median build year 1960). Its share of pre-1960 homes (51%) is well above the 45% 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); 28,626 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Madison Heights
Aging pipes and drains
With 51% of homes built before 1960, many Madison Heights 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.
Sewer and basement flooding
Heavy rain overwhelms sewers, sending water up basement floor drains.
Ice dams
Snow and cold create ice dams that push water into ceilings.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Michigan page.
Common calls
Most requested in Madison Heights
Disaster history in Oakland County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Oakland County in 5 major disaster declarations: 3 severe storms, 2 floods. The most recent was Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding in 2024 (DR-4757).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Madison Heights water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Madison Heights?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Madison Heights, MI, 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 Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights?
The median home in Madison Heights was built in 1960. About 51% of its 14,690 homes were built before 1960 and 3% 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.
Has Oakland County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Oakland County in 5 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (2024). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Madison Heights?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights
48071
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