Westchester County
Yonkers, NY water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Yonkers, NY 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. 55% of Yonkers's 83,851 homes were built before 1960, and 27% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 6 Yonkers ZIP codes in Westchester County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Yonkers, 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; 6 Yonkers 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 Yonkers
Original plumbing in older homes
55% of Yonkers's housing predates 1960. Pipes that old narrow with rust, joints weaken and drain lines crack, so a small drip behind plaster or under a floor can go unnoticed until stains or soft spots appear.
Leaks between units
About 53% of occupied homes in Yonkers are rented, and many are apartments or condos. A leak in one unit often reaches the units below, so landlords, associations and each tenant's insurer are involved.
Flash flooding
Intense rain has overwhelmed storm drains in recent years, sending water into basement apartments and finished lower levels.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the New York page.
Census data
Yonkers homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 83,851
- Median year built
- 1958
- Built before 1960
- 55%
- Owner-occupied
- 47%
Among the 13 New York cities with pages on this site, Yonkers ranks #2 by number of homes and has older housing than 33% of them (median build year 1958). Its share of pre-1960 homes (55%) 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); 211,040 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Westchester County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Westchester County in 11 major disaster declarations: 5 severe storms, 4 hurricanes, 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
Yonkers water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Yonkers?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Yonkers, 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; 6 Yonkers 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 Yonkers?
The median home in Yonkers was built in 1958. About 55% of its 83,851 homes were built before 1960 and 9% 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 Westchester County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Westchester County in 11 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 Yonkers?
Restoration companies in our network cover 6 Yonkers ZIP codes. 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 Yonkers
10701, 10702, 10703, 10704, 10705, 10710
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