Water damage repair and restoration in Passaic, NJ
Most water damage calls in Passaic, NJ come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. 74% of Passaic's 21,019 homes were built before 1960, and 57% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Passaic ZIP code in Passaic County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Passaic, 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 Passaic ZIP code is covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
Census data
Passaic homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 21,019
- Median year built
- 1938
- Built before 1960
- 74%
- Owner-occupied
- 23%
Among the 18 New Jersey cities with pages on this site, Passaic ranks #11 by number of homes and has older housing than 100% of them (median build year 1938). Its share of pre-1960 homes (74%) 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); 70,722 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Passaic
Aging pipes and drains
With 74% of homes built before 1960, many Passaic 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.
Apartments and shared walls
Renters occupy about 77% of Passaic'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 Passaic
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
Passaic water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Passaic?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Passaic, 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 Passaic ZIP code is 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 Passaic?
The median home in Passaic was built in 1938. About 74% of its 21,019 homes were built before 1960 and 6% 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 Passaic?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Passaic ZIP code. 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 Passaic
07055
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