Guilford County
High Point, NC water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in High Point, 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. High Point has 48,990 homes with a median build year of 1987: 20% predate 1960 and 31% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 7 High Point ZIP codes in Guilford County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in High Point, 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; 7 High Point ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in High Point
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1987, High Point has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
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
High Point homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 48,990
- Median year built
- 1987
- Built before 1960
- 20%
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
Among the 30 North Carolina cities with pages on this site, High Point ranks #7 by number of homes and has older housing than 62% of them (median build year 1987). Its share of pre-1960 homes (20%) is close to the 16% average for those cities.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 118,601 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Guilford County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Guilford County in 7 major disaster declarations: 3 ice storms, 2 hurricanes, 2 severe storms. The most recent was Hurricane Florence in 2018 (DR-4393).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
High Point water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in High Point?
For water, fire or smoke damage in High Point, 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; 7 High Point ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in High Point?
The median home in High Point was built in 1987. About 20% of its 48,990 homes were built before 1960 and 31% 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 Guilford County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Guilford County in 7 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Hurricane Florence (2018). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of High Point?
Restoration companies in our network cover 7 High Point 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 High Point
ZIP codes covered in High Point
27260, 27261, 27262, 27263, 27264, 27265, 27268
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Water damage in High Point?
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