Shelby County
Memphis, TN water damage cleanup and restoration
In Memphis, TN, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. 35% of Memphis's 292,290 homes were built before 1960, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 61 Memphis ZIP codes in Shelby County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Memphis, 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; 61 Memphis ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Memphis
Older foundations and pipes
In a city where 35% of homes were built before 1960, the usual suspects are corroded supply lines, cracked cast-iron drains and foundations that let water in after heavy rain.
Leaks between units
About 54% of occupied homes in Memphis 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
Memphis homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 292,290
- Median year built
- 1970
- Built before 1960
- 35%
- Owner-occupied
- 46%
Among the 25 Tennessee cities with pages on this site, Memphis ranks #1 by number of homes and has older housing than 92% of them (median build year 1970). Its share of pre-1960 homes (35%) 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); 610,919 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Shelby County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Shelby County in 18 major disaster declarations: 14 severe storms, 2 winter storms, 2 ice storms. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm in 2026 (DR-4898).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Memphis water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Memphis?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Memphis, 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; 61 Memphis ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
How old are homes in Memphis?
The median home in Memphis was built in 1970. About 35% of its 292,290 homes were built before 1960 and 11% 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 Shelby County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Shelby County in 18 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 Memphis?
Restoration companies in our network cover 61 Memphis 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 Memphis
37501, 37544, 38088, 38101, 38103, 38104, 38105, 38106, 38107, 38108, 38109, 38111, 38112, 38113, 38114, 38115, 38116, 38117, 38118, 38119, 38120, 38122, 38124, 38125, 38126, 38127, 38128, 38130, 38131, 38132, 38133, 38134, 38135, 38136, 38137, 38141, 38145, 38148, 38150, 38151, 38152, 38157, 38159, 38161, 38163, 38166, 38168, 38173, 38174, 38175, 38177, 38181, 38182, 38184, 38186, 38187, 38188, 38190, 38193, 38194, 38197
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Also covered in Shelby County: Cordova · Ellendale · Collierville · Germantown · Arlington · Eads · Millington
Guides for Memphis homeowners
Water damage in Memphis?
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