Water damage repair and restoration in Stow, OH

In Stow, OH, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. Stow has 14,912 homes with a median build year of 1979: 18% predate 1960 and 16% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Stow ZIP code in Summit County.

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House surrounded by flood water after heavy rain

Quick answer

For water, fire or smoke damage in Stow, 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; 1 Stow ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.

Census data

Stow homes by the numbers

Homes: 14,912
Median year built: 1979
Built before 1960: 18%
Owner-occupied: 71%

Among the 37 Ohio cities with pages on this site, Stow ranks #30 by number of homes and has older housing than 31% of them (median build year 1979). Its share of pre-1960 homes (18%) is below the 39% 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); 34,101 residents per the 2024 population estimate.

Local risks

What causes water damage in Stow

Pipes from every era

With a median build year of 1979, Stow has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.

Basement seepage

Spring rain and snowmelt push water through cracks and the wall-floor joint.

Sewer backups

Older combined sewers in several cities back up during storms.

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

Common calls

Most requested in Stow

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

Stow water damage questions

Who do I call for water damage in Stow?

How old are homes in Stow?

The median home in Stow was built in 1979. About 18% of its 14,912 homes were built before 1960 and 16% 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 Stow?

Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Stow ZIP code. 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 Stow

44224

Water damage help near Stow

Also covered in Summit County: Akron · Cuyahoga Falls · Green · Barberton · Hudson · Twinsburg · Tallmadge · Macedonia · Montrose-Ghent · Munroe Falls · Mogadore · Richfield · Northfield · Lakemore · Clinton · Peninsula

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Guides for Stow homeowners

Water damage in Stow?

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