Sullivan County
Kingsport, TN water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Kingsport, 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. Kingsport has 27,525 homes with a median build year of 1974: 32% predate 1960 and 17% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 6 Kingsport ZIP codes in Sullivan County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Kingsport, 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; 6 Kingsport ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Kingsport
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1974, Kingsport has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
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
Kingsport homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 27,525
- Median year built
- 1974
- Built before 1960
- 32%
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
Among the 25 Tennessee cities with pages on this site, Kingsport ranks #8 by number of homes and has older housing than 79% of them (median build year 1974). Its share of pre-1960 homes (32%) is well above the 17% 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); 57,109 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Sullivan County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Sullivan County in 3 major disaster declarations: 1 winter storm, 1 tropical storm, 1 severe storm. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm in 2026 (DR-4898).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Kingsport water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Kingsport?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Kingsport, 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; 6 Kingsport ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Kingsport?
The median home in Kingsport was built in 1974. About 32% of its 27,525 homes were built before 1960 and 17% 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 Sullivan County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Sullivan County in 3 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 Kingsport?
Restoration companies in our network cover 6 Kingsport 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 Kingsport
ZIP codes covered in Kingsport
37660, 37662, 37663, 37664, 37665, 37669
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Also covered in Sullivan County: Bristol · Blountville · Bluff City · Piney Flats
Guides for Kingsport homeowners
Water damage in Kingsport?
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