Water damage repair and restoration in Grants Pass, OR
Water damage in Grants Pass, OR 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. Grants Pass has 17,164 homes with a median build year of 1982: 25% predate 1960 and 26% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 3 Grants Pass ZIP codes in Josephine County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Grants Pass, OR, 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; 3 Grants Pass ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Census data
Grants Pass homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 17,164
- Median year built
- 1982
- Built before 1960
- 25%
- Owner-occupied
- 56%
Among the 16 Oregon cities with pages on this site, Grants Pass ranks #13 by number of homes and has older housing than 47% of them (median build year 1982). Its share of pre-1960 homes (25%) is well above the 15% 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); 39,468 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Grants Pass
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1982, Grants Pass has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
Wet winters
Months of rain lead to roof leaks and crawl space water.
Crawl space moisture
Damp crawl spaces lead to mold and rot.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Oregon page.
Common calls
Most requested in Grants Pass
Disaster history in Josephine County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Josephine County in 5 major disaster declarations: 4 severe storms, 1 fire. The most recent was Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides in 2025 (DR-4881).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Grants Pass water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Grants Pass?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Grants Pass, OR, 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; 3 Grants Pass ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Grants Pass?
The median home in Grants Pass was built in 1982. About 25% of its 17,164 homes were built before 1960 and 26% 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 Josephine County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Josephine County in 5 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (2025). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Grants Pass?
Restoration companies in our network cover 3 Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass
97526, 97527, 97528
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Also covered in Josephine County: Cave Junction · Merlin · Williams · Selma · O'Brien · Kerby
Guides for Grants Pass homeowners
Water damage in Grants Pass?
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