Water damage restoration in Elizabeth, NJ
Water damage in Elizabeth, 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. 56% of Elizabeth's 48,940 homes were built before 1960, and 28% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 4 Elizabeth ZIP codes in Union County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Elizabeth, 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; 4 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth
Older foundations and pipes
In a city where 56% 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.
Apartments and shared walls
Renters occupy about 75% of Elizabeth's homes. In multi-unit buildings, water from one unit travels through floors and shared walls, so report leaks to the landlord or association in writing right away.
Inland flash flooding
Heavy tropical rain has flooded basements and ground floors far from the coast, especially near rivers and streams.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the New Jersey page.
Common calls
Most requested in Elizabeth
Census data
Elizabeth homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 48,940
- Median year built
- 1955
- Built before 1960
- 56%
- Owner-occupied
- 25%
Among the 18 New Jersey cities with pages on this site, Elizabeth ranks #3 by number of homes and has older housing than 59% of them (median build year 1955). Its share of pre-1960 homes (56%) 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); 140,413 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Union County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Union County in 8 major disaster declarations: 4 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
Elizabeth water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Elizabeth?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Elizabeth, 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; 4 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth?
The median home in Elizabeth was built in 1955. About 56% of its 48,940 homes were built before 1960 and 14% 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 Union County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Union County in 8 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 Elizabeth?
Restoration companies in our network cover 4 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth
07201, 07202, 07207, 07208
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Guides for Elizabeth homeowners
Water damage in Elizabeth?
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