Macomb County
St. Clair Shores, MI water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in St. Clair Shores, MI 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 St. Clair Shores's 28,575 homes were built before 1960, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 4 St. Clair Shores ZIP codes in Macomb County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in St. Clair Shores, 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; 4 St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores
Older foundations and pipes
In a city where 63% 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.
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
St. Clair Shores homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 28,575
- Median year built
- 1957
- Built before 1960
- 63%
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
Among the 32 Michigan cities with pages on this site, St. Clair Shores ranks #15 by number of homes and has older housing than 71% of them (median build year 1957). Its share of pre-1960 homes (63%) 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); 58,077 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Macomb County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Macomb County in 4 major disaster declarations: 2 floods, 2 severe storms. The most recent was Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding in 2024 (DR-4757).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
St. Clair Shores water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in St. Clair Shores?
For water, fire or smoke damage in St. Clair Shores, 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; 4 St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores?
The median home in St. Clair Shores was built in 1957. About 63% of its 28,575 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 Macomb County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Macomb County in 4 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 St. Clair Shores?
Restoration companies in our network cover 4 St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores
48080, 48081, 48082, 48090
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Guides for St. Clair Shores homeowners
Water damage in St. Clair Shores?
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