Sumner County
Gallatin, TN water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Gallatin, TN 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. 53% of Gallatin's 19,689 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 1 Gallatin ZIP code in Sumner County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Gallatin, 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; 1 Gallatin ZIP code is covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Gallatin
Supply lines and appliances
Newer Gallatin 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.
Flash flooding
Intense rain floods creeks and low-lying neighborhoods quickly.
Crawl space water
Poor drainage and humidity keep crawl spaces damp.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Tennessee page.
Census data
Gallatin homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 19,689
- Median year built
- 2002
- Built before 1960
- 11%
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
Among the 25 Tennessee cities with pages on this site, Gallatin ranks #13 by number of homes and has older housing than 8% of them (median build year 2002). Its share of pre-1960 homes (11%) is below the 17% 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); 52,489 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Sumner County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Sumner County in 11 major disaster declarations: 9 severe storms, 1 winter storm, 1 tornado. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm in 2026 (DR-4898).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Gallatin water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Gallatin?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Gallatin, 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; 1 Gallatin ZIP code is covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
How old are homes in Gallatin?
The median home in Gallatin was built in 2002. About 11% of its 19,689 homes were built before 1960 and 53% 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 Sumner County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Sumner County in 11 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 Gallatin?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Gallatin ZIP code. 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 Gallatin
37066
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