Washington County
Cottage Grove, MN water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Cottage Grove, MN 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. Cottage Grove has 14,038 homes with a median build year of 1988: 11% predate 1960 and 27% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Cottage Grove ZIP code in Washington County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Cottage Grove, MN, 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 Cottage Grove ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Cottage Grove
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1988, Cottage Grove has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
Ice dams
Heavy snow and cold create ice dams nearly every winter.
Frozen pipes
Deep cold freezes pipes in exterior walls and garages.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Minnesota page.
Census data
Cottage Grove homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 14,038
- Median year built
- 1988
- Built before 1960
- 11%
- Owner-occupied
- 88%
Among the 15 Minnesota cities with pages on this site, Cottage Grove ranks #13 by number of homes and has older housing than 36% of them (median build year 1988). Its share of pre-1960 homes (11%) is below the 20% 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); 42,760 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Washington County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Washington County in 3 major disaster declarations: 3 floods. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding in 2019 (DR-4442).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Cottage Grove water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Cottage Grove?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Cottage Grove, MN, 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 Cottage Grove ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Cottage Grove?
The median home in Cottage Grove was built in 1988. About 11% of its 14,038 homes were built before 1960 and 27% 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 Washington County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Washington County in 3 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding (2019). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Cottage Grove?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Cottage Grove ZIP code. 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 Cottage Grove
55016
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