Water damage repair and restoration in New Braunfels, TX
Water damage in New Braunfels, 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. 61% of New Braunfels's 41,814 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 4 New Braunfels ZIP codes in Comal County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in New Braunfels, 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; 4 New Braunfels ZIP codes are covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
Census data
New Braunfels homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 41,814
- Median year built
- 2005
- Built before 1960
- 9%
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
Among the 69 Texas cities with pages on this site, New Braunfels ranks #25 by number of homes and has older housing than 10% of them (median build year 2005). Its share of pre-1960 homes (9%) 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); 116,477 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in New Braunfels
Hidden leaks in newer construction
Newer New Braunfels 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.
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 New Braunfels
Disaster history in Comal County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Comal County in 8 major disaster declarations: 2 hurricanes, 2 severe storms, 1 winter storm, 1 ice storm, 1 fire, 1 flood. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm in 2023 (DR-4705).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
New Braunfels water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in New Braunfels?
For water, fire or smoke damage in New Braunfels, 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; 4 New Braunfels ZIP codes are covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
How old are homes in New Braunfels?
The median home in New Braunfels was built in 2005. About 9% of its 41,814 homes were built before 1960 and 61% 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 Comal County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Comal County in 8 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Winter Storm (2023). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of New Braunfels?
Restoration companies in our network cover 4 New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels
78130, 78131, 78132, 78135
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Guides for New Braunfels homeowners
Water damage in New Braunfels?
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