Ramsey County
St. Paul, MN water damage cleanup and restoration
Most water damage calls in St. Paul, MN come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. 60% of St. Paul's 131,376 homes were built before 1960, and 41% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 37 St. Paul ZIP codes in Ramsey County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in St. Paul, 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; 37 St. Paul 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. Paul
Aging pipes and drains
With 60% of homes built before 1960, many St. Paul 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.
Ice dams
Heavy snow and cold create ice dams nearly every winter.
Many neighborhoods, many causes
St. Paul spans 37 ZIP codes, so the causes vary by neighborhood: older streets see more pipe and drain failures, newer subdivisions more appliance and supply-line leaks, and low-lying areas more storm water.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Minnesota page.
Census data
St. Paul homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 131,376
- Median year built
- 1952
- Built before 1960
- 60%
- Owner-occupied
- 53%
Among the 15 Minnesota cities with pages on this site, St. Paul ranks #1 by number of homes and has older housing than 93% of them (median build year 1952). Its share of pre-1960 homes (60%) is well above the 20% 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); 307,465 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Ramsey County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Ramsey County in 6 major disaster declarations: 5 floods, 1 severe storm. 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
St. Paul water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in St. Paul?
For water, fire or smoke damage in St. Paul, 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; 37 St. Paul 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. Paul?
The median home in St. Paul was built in 1952. About 60% of its 131,376 homes were built before 1960 and 10% 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 Ramsey County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Ramsey County in 6 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 St. Paul?
Restoration companies in our network cover 37 St. Paul 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. Paul
55101, 55102, 55103, 55104, 55105, 55106, 55107, 55108, 55109, 55110, 55111, 55112, 55113, 55114, 55115, 55116, 55117, 55118, 55119, 55120, 55121, 55122, 55123, 55124, 55125, 55126, 55127, 55128, 55129, 55130, 55133, 55144, 55145, 55146, 55155, 55164, 55170
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