Water damage repair and restoration in Akron, OH
Water damage in Akron, OH 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. 61% of Akron's 93,503 homes were built before 1960, and 34% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 27 Akron ZIP codes in Summit County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Akron, OH, 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; 27 Akron ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
Census data
Akron homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 93,503
- Median year built
- 1954
- Built before 1960
- 61%
- Owner-occupied
- 51%
Among the 37 Ohio cities with pages on this site, Akron ranks #3 by number of homes and has older housing than 83% of them (median build year 1954). Its share of pre-1960 homes (61%) is well above the 39% 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); 189,664 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Akron
Older foundations and pipes
In a city where 61% 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.
Basement seepage
Spring rain and snowmelt push water through cracks and the wall-floor joint.
Many neighborhoods, many causes
Akron spans 27 ZIP codes, so the causes vary by neighborhood: older streets see more pipe and drain failures, newer subdivisions more appliance and supply-line leaks, and low-lying areas more storm water.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Ohio page.
Common calls
Most requested in Akron
Disaster history in Summit County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Summit County in 5 major disaster declarations: 4 severe storms, 1 tornado. The most recent was Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike in 2008 (DR-1805).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Akron water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Akron?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Akron, OH, 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; 27 Akron 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 Akron?
The median home in Akron was built in 1954. About 61% of its 93,503 homes were built before 1960 and 5% 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 Summit County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Summit County in 5 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (2008). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Akron?
Restoration companies in our network cover 27 Akron ZIP codes. 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 Akron
44301, 44302, 44303, 44304, 44305, 44306, 44307, 44308, 44309, 44310, 44311, 44312, 44313, 44314, 44315, 44316, 44317, 44319, 44320, 44321, 44325, 44326, 44328, 44333, 44334, 44396, 44398
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