Putnam County
Cookeville, TN water damage cleanup and restoration
In Cookeville, TN, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. Cookeville has 15,881 homes with a median build year of 1990: 12% predate 1960 and 33% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 5 Cookeville ZIP codes in Putnam County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Cookeville, TN, 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; 5 Cookeville ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Cookeville
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1990, Cookeville has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
Leaks between units
About 59% of occupied homes in Cookeville are rented, and many are apartments or condos. A leak in one unit often reaches the units below, so landlords, associations and each tenant's insurer are involved.
Flash flooding
Intense rain floods creeks and low-lying neighborhoods quickly.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Tennessee page.
Census data
Cookeville homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 15,881
- Median year built
- 1990
- Built before 1960
- 12%
- Owner-occupied
- 41%
Among the 25 Tennessee cities with pages on this site, Cookeville ranks #19 by number of homes and has older housing than 46% of them (median build year 1990). Its share of pre-1960 homes (12%) is close to the 17% average for those cities.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 37,102 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Putnam County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Putnam County in 8 major disaster declarations: 3 severe storms, 2 winter storms, 2 ice storms, 1 tornado. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm in 2026 (DR-4898).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Cookeville water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Cookeville?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Cookeville, TN, 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; 5 Cookeville ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Cookeville?
The median home in Cookeville was built in 1990. About 12% of its 15,881 homes were built before 1960 and 33% 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 Putnam County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Putnam County in 8 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Winter Storm (2026). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Cookeville?
Restoration companies in our network cover 5 Cookeville 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
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ZIP codes covered in Cookeville
38501, 38502, 38503, 38505, 38506
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Guides for Cookeville homeowners
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