Wake County

Cary, NC water damage cleanup and restoration

Water damage in Cary, NC 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. 47% of Cary's 72,634 homes were built in 2000 or later, so most water damage starts with supply lines, water heaters, appliances and roof or window leaks rather than old pipes. Restoration companies in our network serve 5 Cary ZIP codes in Wake County.

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Quick answer

For water, fire or smoke damage in Cary, NC, 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; 5 Cary ZIP codes are covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.

Local risks

What causes water damage in Cary

Hidden leaks in newer construction

Newer Cary houses often hide water heaters, air handlers and laundry on upper floors or in attics, so a failed fitting or condensate line can soak ceilings and walls below before anyone notices.

Crawl space moisture

Clay soil and humidity keep crawl spaces damp; standing water after storms leads to mold and wood rot.

Tropical storm rain

Hurricanes and tropical storms dump heavy rain far inland.

Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the North Carolina page.

Census data

Cary homes by the numbers

Homes: 72,634
Median year built: 1999
Built before 1960: 1%
Owner-occupied: 66%

Among the 30 North Carolina cities with pages on this site, Cary ranks #4 by number of homes and has older housing than 34% of them (median build year 1999). Its share of pre-1960 homes (1%) is below the 16% 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); 182,659 residents per the 2024 population estimate.

Disaster history in Wake County

Since 2000, FEMA has included Wake County in 5 major disaster declarations: 2 hurricanes, 2 severe storms, 1 ice storm. The most recent was Hurricane Matthew in 2016 (DR-4285).

Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.

FAQ

Cary water damage questions

Who do I call for water damage in Cary?

How old are homes in Cary?

The median home in Cary was built in 1999. About 1% of its 72,634 homes were built before 1960 and 47% 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 Wake County had federally declared disasters?

Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Wake County in 5 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Hurricane Matthew (2016). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.

Do you cover all of Cary?

Restoration companies in our network cover 5 Cary ZIP codes. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so enter yours in the ZIP checker or call to confirm a company serves your address.

Common calls

Most requested in Cary

ZIP codes covered in Cary

27511, 27512, 27513, 27518, 27519

Local services in Cary

Water damage help near Cary

Also covered in Wake County: Raleigh · Apex · Wake Forest · Holly Springs · Fuquay Varina · Garner · Morrisville · Knightdale · Wendell · Rolesville · Zebulon

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Guides for Cary homeowners

Water damage in Cary?

Stop the source if you can, then call. We'll connect you with a local restoration company that serves your ZIP.

Fast callback on emergency requests

Call (833) 462-1975 Request service