Horry County
Myrtle Beach, SC water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Myrtle Beach, SC 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. 39% of Myrtle Beach's 24,467 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 6 Myrtle Beach ZIP codes in Horry County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Myrtle Beach, SC, 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; 6 Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach
Supply lines and appliances
Newer Myrtle Beach homes rarely have old-pipe problems. Their most common leaks are braided supply lines, water heaters, washing machine hoses, dishwashers, refrigerator lines and AC condensate lines.
Tidal and storm flooding
Charleston sees frequent high-tide flooding and hurricane surge.
Humidity and mold
Long, humid summers mean anything wet grows mold quickly.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the South Carolina page.
Census data
Myrtle Beach homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 24,467
- Median year built
- 1992
- Built before 1960
- 9%
- Owner-occupied
- 61%
Among the 15 South Carolina cities with pages on this site, Myrtle Beach ranks #7 by number of homes and has older housing than 50% of them (median build year 1992). Its share of pre-1960 homes (9%) 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); 40,535 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Horry County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Horry County in 11 major disaster declarations: 7 hurricanes, 2 ice storms, 1 tropical storm, 1 flood. The most recent was Tropical Storm Debby in 2024 (DR-4835).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Myrtle Beach water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Myrtle Beach?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Myrtle Beach, SC, 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; 6 Myrtle Beach ZIP codes are covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
How old are homes in Myrtle Beach?
The median home in Myrtle Beach was built in 1992. About 9% of its 24,467 homes were built before 1960 and 39% 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 Horry County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Horry County in 11 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Tropical Storm Debby (2024). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Myrtle Beach?
Restoration companies in our network cover 6 Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach
ZIP codes covered in Myrtle Beach
29572, 29575, 29577, 29578, 29579, 29588
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Also covered in Horry County: Conway · Longs · North Myrtle Beach · Little River · Loris · Aynor · Galivants Ferry · Atlantic Beach · Green Sea
Guides for Myrtle Beach homeowners
Water damage in Myrtle Beach?
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