Midland County
Midland, MI water damage cleanup and restoration
In Midland, MI, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. Midland has 19,140 homes with a median build year of 1971: 30% predate 1960 and 9% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 5 Midland ZIP codes in Midland County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Midland, 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; 5 Midland ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Midland
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1971, Midland has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
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.
Census data
Midland homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 19,140
- Median year built
- 1971
- Built before 1960
- 30%
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
Among the 32 Michigan cities with pages on this site, Midland ranks #24 by number of homes and has older housing than 19% of them (median build year 1971). Its share of pre-1960 homes (30%) is below the 45% 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); 42,780 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Midland County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Midland County in 3 major disaster declarations: 1 dam or levee break, 1 severe storm, 1 flood. The most recent was Severe Storms and Flooding in 2020 (DR-4547).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Midland water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Midland?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Midland, 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; 5 Midland ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Midland?
The median home in Midland was built in 1971. About 30% of its 19,140 homes were built before 1960 and 9% 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 Midland County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Midland County in 3 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms and Flooding (2020). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Midland?
Restoration companies in our network cover 5 Midland 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
Most requested in Midland
ZIP codes covered in Midland
48640, 48642, 48667, 48670, 48686
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Guides for Midland homeowners
Water damage in Midland?
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