Water damage restoration in Waco, TX
Water damage in Waco, 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. Waco has 60,256 homes with a median build year of 1977: 28% predate 1960 and 27% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 14 Waco ZIP codes in McLennan County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Waco, 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; 14 Waco ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Waco
Mixed-age plumbing
Waco'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.
Apartments and shared walls
Renters occupy about 51% of Waco's homes. In multi-unit buildings, water from one unit travels through floors and shared walls, so report leaks to the landlord or association in writing right away.
Flash flooding
Houston's flat terrain and heavy rain flood streets and homes, as in Harvey (2017).
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Texas page.
Common calls
Most requested in Waco
Census data
Waco homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 60,256
- Median year built
- 1977
- Built before 1960
- 28%
- Owner-occupied
- 49%
Among the 69 Texas cities with pages on this site, Waco ranks #12 by number of homes and has older housing than 96% of them (median build year 1977). Its share of pre-1960 homes (28%) 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); 146,608 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in McLennan County
Since 2000, FEMA has included McLennan County in 5 major disaster declarations: 2 severe storms, 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
Waco water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Waco?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Waco, 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; 14 Waco ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Waco?
The median home in Waco was built in 1977. About 28% of its 60,256 homes were built before 1960 and 27% 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 McLennan County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included McLennan County in 5 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 Waco?
Restoration companies in our network cover 14 Waco 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 Waco
76701, 76702, 76703, 76704, 76705, 76706, 76707, 76708, 76710, 76711, 76714, 76797, 76798, 76799
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Also covered in McLennan County: Hewitt · Robinson · Bellmead · Woodway · Elm Mott · McGregor · West · Mart · Bruceville · Eddy · Lorena · Riesel · Moody · China Spring · Crawford · Leroy
Guides for Waco homeowners
Water damage in Waco?
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