Nassau County
Long Beach, NY water damage cleanup and restoration
In Long Beach, NY, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. 53% of Long Beach's 16,471 homes were built before 1960, and 24% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Long Beach ZIP code in Nassau County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Long Beach, NY, 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 Long Beach ZIP code is 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 Long Beach
Older foundations and pipes
In a city where 53% 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.
Flash flooding
Intense rain has overwhelmed storm drains in recent years, sending water into basement apartments and finished lower levels.
Coastal flooding on Long Island
South Shore communities are exposed to storm surge, as Superstorm Sandy showed in 2012.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the New York page.
Census data
Long Beach homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 16,471
- Median year built
- 1958
- Built before 1960
- 53%
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
Among the 13 New York cities with pages on this site, Long Beach ranks #8 by number of homes and has older housing than 33% of them (median build year 1958). Its share of pre-1960 homes (53%) is close to the 55% average for those cities.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 34,777 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Nassau County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Nassau County in 10 major disaster declarations: 4 hurricanes, 4 severe storms, 1 flood, 1 fire. The most recent was Severe Storm and Flooding in 2024 (DR-4755).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Long Beach water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Long Beach?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Long Beach, NY, 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach?
The median home in Long Beach was built in 1958. About 53% of its 16,471 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 Nassau County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Nassau County in 10 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storm and Flooding (2024). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Long Beach?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Long Beach ZIP code. 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 Long Beach
11561
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Guides for Long Beach homeowners
Water damage in Long Beach?
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