Water damage repair and restoration in Clifton, NJ
Water damage in Clifton, NJ 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. 70% of Clifton's 34,064 homes were built before 1960, and 30% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 5 Clifton ZIP codes in Passaic County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Clifton, NJ, 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 Clifton ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
Census data
Clifton homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 34,064
- Median year built
- 1952
- Built before 1960
- 70%
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
Among the 18 New Jersey cities with pages on this site, Clifton ranks #5 by number of homes and has older housing than 76% of them (median build year 1952). Its share of pre-1960 homes (70%) is well above the 50% 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); 90,322 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Clifton
Aging pipes and drains
With 70% of homes built before 1960, many Clifton 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.
Inland flash flooding
Heavy tropical rain has flooded basements and ground floors far from the coast, especially near rivers and streams.
Shore storm surge
Barrier islands and bayside towns see saltwater flooding during coastal storms.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the New Jersey page.
Common calls
Most requested in Clifton
Disaster history in Passaic County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Passaic County in 10 major disaster declarations: 6 severe storms, 3 hurricanes, 1 snowstorm. The most recent was Remnants Of Hurricane Ida in 2021 (DR-4614).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Clifton water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Clifton?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Clifton, NJ, 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 Clifton 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 Clifton?
The median home in Clifton was built in 1952. About 70% of its 34,064 homes were built before 1960 and 8% 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 Passaic County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Passaic County in 10 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (2021). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Clifton?
Restoration companies in our network cover 5 Clifton ZIP codes. 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 Clifton
07011, 07012, 07013, 07014, 07015
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