Water damage repair and restoration in Knoxville, TN
In Knoxville, TN, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. Knoxville has 94,885 homes with a median build year of 1974: 34% predate 1960 and 19% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 26 Knoxville ZIP codes in Knox County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Knoxville, 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; 26 Knoxville ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Census data
Knoxville homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 94,885
- Median year built
- 1974
- Built before 1960
- 34%
- Owner-occupied
- 47%
Among the 25 Tennessee cities with pages on this site, Knoxville ranks #2 by number of homes and has older housing than 79% of them (median build year 1974). Its share of pre-1960 homes (34%) 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); 198,722 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Knoxville
Mixed-age plumbing
Knoxville's housing spans many decades, so leaks come from both ends: corroded original pipes in older homes and failed supply lines and appliances in newer ones.
Apartments and shared walls
Renters occupy about 53% of Knoxville's homes. In multi-unit buildings, water from one unit travels through floors and shared walls, so report leaks to the landlord or association in writing right away.
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.
Common calls
Most requested in Knoxville
Disaster history in Knox County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Knox County in 10 major disaster declarations: 6 severe storms, 2 winter storms, 1 flood, 1 ice storm. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm in 2026 (DR-4898).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Knoxville water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Knoxville?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Knoxville, 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; 26 Knoxville ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Knoxville?
The median home in Knoxville was built in 1974. About 34% of its 94,885 homes were built before 1960 and 19% 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 Knox County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Knox County in 10 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 Knoxville?
Restoration companies in our network cover 26 Knoxville 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 Knoxville
37901, 37902, 37909, 37912, 37914, 37915, 37916, 37917, 37918, 37919, 37920, 37921, 37922, 37923, 37924, 37927, 37928, 37929, 37931, 37932, 37938, 37939, 37950, 37995, 37996, 37997
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Also covered in Knox County: Farragut · Powell · Halls · Mascot
Guides for Knoxville homeowners
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