Water damage repair and restoration in Austin, TX
Most water damage calls in Austin, TX come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. 40% of Austin's 466,428 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 72 Austin ZIP codes in Travis County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Austin, 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; 72 Austin ZIP codes are covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
Census data
Austin homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 466,428
- Median year built
- 1993
- Built before 1960
- 8%
- Owner-occupied
- 44%
Among the 69 Texas cities with pages on this site, Austin ranks #2 by number of homes and has older housing than 49% of them (median build year 1993). 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); 993,588 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Austin
Hidden leaks in newer construction
Newer Austin houses often hide water heaters, air handlers and laundry on upper floors or in attics, so a failed fitting or condensate line can soak ceilings and walls below before anyone notices.
Apartments and shared walls
Renters occupy about 56% of Austin'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
Houston's flat terrain and heavy rain flood streets and homes, as in Harvey (2017).
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Texas page.
Common calls
Most requested in Austin
Disaster history in Travis County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Travis County in 14 major disaster declarations: 4 floods, 4 severe storms, 2 hurricanes, 2 fires, 1 winter storm, 1 ice storm. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding in 2025 (DR-4879).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Austin water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Austin?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Austin, 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; 72 Austin ZIP codes are covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
How old are homes in Austin?
The median home in Austin was built in 1993. About 8% of its 466,428 homes were built before 1960 and 40% 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 Travis County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Travis County in 14 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding (2025). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Austin?
Restoration companies in our network cover 72 Austin 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 Austin
73301, 73344, 78651, 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78708, 78709, 78710, 78711, 78712, 78713, 78714, 78715, 78717, 78718, 78719, 78720, 78721, 78722, 78723, 78724, 78725, 78726, 78727, 78728, 78729, 78730, 78731, 78732, 78733, 78734, 78735, 78736, 78737, 78738, 78739, 78741, 78742, 78744, 78745, 78746, 78747, 78748, 78749, 78750, 78751, 78752, 78753, 78754, 78755, 78756, 78757, 78758, 78759, 78760, 78761, 78762, 78763, 78765, 78766, 78767, 78768, 78772, 78773, 78774, 78778, 78779, 78783, 78799
Local services in Austin
Water damage help near Austin
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- Water damage restoration in Round Rock, TX17 mi
- Water damage restoration in Leander, TX20 mi
- Water damage restoration in Kyle, TX22 mi
- Water damage restoration in Georgetown, TX26 mi
- Water damage restoration in San Marcos, TX31 mi
- Water damage restoration in Canyon Lake, TX42 mi
Also covered in Travis County: Del Valle · Pflugerville · Manor · Wells Branch · Spicewood · Manchaca · Dale
Guides for Austin homeowners
Water damage in Austin?
Stop the source if you can, then call. We'll connect you with a local restoration company that serves your ZIP.
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