Bexar County
San Antonio, TX water damage cleanup and restoration
In San Antonio, TX, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. San Antonio has 603,213 homes with a median build year of 1984: 20% predate 1960 and 29% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 83 San Antonio ZIP codes in Bexar County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in San Antonio, 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; 83 San Antonio ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in San Antonio
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1984, San Antonio 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).
Many neighborhoods, many causes
San Antonio spans 83 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
San Antonio homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 603,213
- Median year built
- 1984
- Built before 1960
- 20%
- Owner-occupied
- 52%
Among the 69 Texas cities with pages on this site, San Antonio ranks #1 by number of homes and has older housing than 79% of them (median build year 1984). Its share of pre-1960 homes (20%) 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); 1,526,656 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Bexar County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Bexar County in 7 major disaster declarations: 3 hurricanes, 1 ice storm, 1 severe storm, 1 fire, 1 flood. The most recent was Severe Winter Storms in 2021 (DR-4586).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
San Antonio water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in San Antonio?
For water, fire or smoke damage in San Antonio, 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; 83 San Antonio ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in San Antonio?
The median home in San Antonio was built in 1984. About 20% of its 603,213 homes were built before 1960 and 29% 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 Bexar County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Bexar 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 San Antonio?
Restoration companies in our network cover 83 San Antonio 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
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ZIP codes covered in San Antonio
78201, 78202, 78203, 78204, 78205, 78206, 78207, 78208, 78209, 78210, 78211, 78212, 78213, 78214, 78215, 78216, 78217, 78218, 78219, 78220, 78221, 78222, 78223, 78224, 78225, 78226, 78227, 78228, 78229, 78230, 78231, 78232, 78233, 78235, 78237, 78238, 78239, 78240, 78241, 78242, 78243, 78244, 78245, 78246, 78247, 78248, 78249, 78250, 78251, 78252, 78253, 78254, 78255, 78256, 78257, 78258, 78259, 78260, 78261, 78263, 78264, 78265, 78266, 78268, 78269, 78270, 78278, 78279, 78280, 78283, 78284, 78285, 78288, 78289, 78291, 78292, 78293, 78294, 78295, 78296, 78297, 78298, 78299
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Guides for San Antonio homeowners
Water damage in San Antonio?
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