Water damage restoration in Friendswood, TX
In Friendswood, TX, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. Friendswood has 14,985 homes with a median build year of 1990: 1% predate 1960 and 32% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 2 Friendswood ZIP codes in Galveston County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Friendswood, 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; 2 Friendswood ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Friendswood
Mixed-age plumbing
Friendswood'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).
Slab leaks
Shifting clay soil can crack pipes under the slab.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Texas page.
Common calls
Most requested in Friendswood
Census data
Friendswood homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 14,985
- Median year built
- 1990
- Built before 1960
- 1%
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
Among the 69 Texas cities with pages on this site, Friendswood ranks #65 by number of homes and has older housing than 62% of them (median build year 1990). Its share of pre-1960 homes (1%) is below the 8% average for those cities, so appliance and supply-line leaks are a bigger share of calls.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 41,291 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Galveston County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Galveston County in 11 major disaster declarations: 6 hurricanes, 2 coastal storms, 1 ice storm, 1 severe storm, 1 fire. The most recent was Hurricane Beryl in 2024 (DR-4798).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Friendswood water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Friendswood?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Friendswood, 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; 2 Friendswood ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Friendswood?
The median home in Friendswood was built in 1990. About 1% of its 14,985 homes were built before 1960 and 32% 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 Galveston County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Galveston County in 11 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Hurricane Beryl (2024). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Friendswood?
Restoration companies in our network cover 2 Friendswood 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 Friendswood
77546, 77549
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Guides for Friendswood homeowners
Water damage in Friendswood?
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