Tarrant County
Arlington, TX water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Arlington, TX 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. Arlington has 150,519 homes with a median build year of 1985: 8% predate 1960 and 21% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 19 Arlington ZIP codes in Tarrant County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Arlington, TX, 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; 19 Arlington ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Arlington
Mixed-age plumbing
Arlington'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.
Flash flooding
Houston's flat terrain and heavy rain flood streets and homes, as in Harvey (2017).
Many neighborhoods, many causes
Arlington spans 19 ZIP codes, so the causes vary by neighborhood: older streets see more pipe and drain failures, newer subdivisions more appliance and supply-line leaks, and low-lying areas more storm water.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Texas page.
Census data
Arlington homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 150,519
- Median year built
- 1985
- Built before 1960
- 8%
- Owner-occupied
- 55%
Among the 69 Texas cities with pages on this site, Arlington ranks #4 by number of homes and has older housing than 76% of them (median build year 1985). Its share of pre-1960 homes (8%) is close to the 8% average for those cities.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 403,672 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Tarrant County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Tarrant County in 7 major disaster declarations: 2 hurricanes, 2 severe storms, 1 ice storm, 1 fire, 1 tornado. The most recent was Severe Winter Storms in 2021 (DR-4586).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Arlington water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Arlington?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Arlington, TX, 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; 19 Arlington ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Arlington?
The median home in Arlington was built in 1985. About 8% of its 150,519 homes were built before 1960 and 21% 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 Tarrant County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Tarrant County in 7 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Winter Storms (2021). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Arlington?
Restoration companies in our network cover 19 Arlington 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 Arlington
ZIP codes covered in Arlington
76001, 76002, 76003, 76004, 76005, 76006, 76007, 76010, 76011, 76012, 76013, 76014, 76015, 76016, 76017, 76018, 76019, 76094, 76096
Local services in Arlington
Water damage help near Arlington
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- Water damage restoration in Euless, TX11 mi
- Water damage restoration in North Richland Hills, TX12 mi
- Water damage restoration in Cedar Hill, TX13 mi
- Water damage restoration in Duncanville, TX13 mi
Also covered in Tarrant County: Fort Worth · Naval Air Station Jrb · Mansfield · North Richland Hills · Euless · Grapevine · Bedford · Keller · Haltom City · Hurst · Southlake · Colleyville · Crowley · Azle · Kennedale · Richland Hills · Haslet
Guides for Arlington homeowners
Water damage in Arlington?
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