Bergen County
Fort Lee, NJ water damage cleanup and restoration
In Fort Lee, NJ, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. Fort Lee has 19,764 homes with a median build year of 1970: 29% predate 1960 and 13% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Fort Lee ZIP code in Bergen County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Fort Lee, 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; 1 Fort Lee ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Fort Lee
Mixed-age plumbing
Fort Lee's housing spans many decades, so leaks come from both ends: corroded original pipes in older homes and failed supply lines and appliances in newer ones.
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.
Census data
Fort Lee homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 19,764
- Median year built
- 1970
- Built before 1960
- 29%
- Owner-occupied
- 57%
Among the 18 New Jersey cities with pages on this site, Fort Lee ranks #12 by number of homes and has older housing than 18% of them (median build year 1970). Its share of pre-1960 homes (29%) is below the 50% 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); 40,566 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Bergen County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Bergen County in 11 major disaster declarations: 6 severe storms, 4 hurricanes, 1 snowstorm. The most recent was Remnants Of Hurricane Ida in 2021 (DR-4614).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Fort Lee water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Fort Lee?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Fort Lee, 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; 1 Fort Lee ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Fort Lee?
The median home in Fort Lee was built in 1970. About 29% of its 19,764 homes were built before 1960 and 13% 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 Bergen County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Bergen County in 11 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 Fort Lee?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Fort Lee ZIP code. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so enter yours in the ZIP checker or call to confirm a company serves your address.
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ZIP codes covered in Fort Lee
07024
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