Ector County
Odessa, TX water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Odessa, 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. Odessa has 48,834 homes with a median build year of 1978: 27% predate 1960 and 25% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 8 Odessa ZIP codes in Ector County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Odessa, 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; 8 Odessa ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Odessa
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1978, Odessa has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
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.
Census data
Odessa homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 48,834
- Median year built
- 1978
- Built before 1960
- 27%
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
Among the 69 Texas cities with pages on this site, Odessa ranks #20 by number of homes and has older housing than 88% of them (median build year 1978). Its share of pre-1960 homes (27%) is well above the 8% 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); 119,748 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Ector County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Ector County in 3 major disaster declarations: 1 ice storm, 1 fire, 1 hurricane. The most recent was Severe Winter Storms in 2021 (DR-4586).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Odessa water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Odessa?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Odessa, 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; 8 Odessa ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Odessa?
The median home in Odessa was built in 1978. About 27% of its 48,834 homes were built before 1960 and 25% 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 Ector County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Ector County in 3 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 Odessa?
Restoration companies in our network cover 8 Odessa 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 Odessa
ZIP codes covered in Odessa
79761, 79762, 79763, 79764, 79765, 79766, 79768, 79769
Water damage help near Odessa
Also covered in Ector County: West Odessa · Gardendale · Goldsmith
Guides for Odessa homeowners
Water damage in Odessa?
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