Water damage restoration in Tyler, TX
Water damage in Tyler, 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. Tyler has 45,461 homes with a median build year of 1978: 26% predate 1960 and 26% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 9 Tyler ZIP codes in Smith County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Tyler, 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; 9 Tyler ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Tyler
Mixed-age plumbing
Tyler'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 Tyler
Census data
Tyler homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 45,461
- Median year built
- 1978
- Built before 1960
- 26%
- Owner-occupied
- 55%
Among the 69 Texas cities with pages on this site, Tyler ranks #23 by number of homes and has older housing than 88% of them (median build year 1978). Its share of pre-1960 homes (26%) 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); 112,219 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Smith County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Smith County in 12 major disaster declarations: 3 severe storms, 2 floods, 2 ice storms, 2 fires, 2 hurricanes, 1 coastal storm. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding in 2024 (DR-4781).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Tyler water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Tyler?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Tyler, 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; 9 Tyler ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Tyler?
The median home in Tyler was built in 1978. About 26% of its 45,461 homes were built before 1960 and 26% 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 Smith County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Smith County in 12 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (2024). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Tyler?
Restoration companies in our network cover 9 Tyler 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 Tyler
75701, 75702, 75703, 75704, 75705, 75706, 75707, 75708, 75709
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Guides for Tyler homeowners
Water damage in Tyler?
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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