Water damage repair and restoration in Midvale, UT
Water damage in Midvale, UT 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. 35% of Midvale's 16,383 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 1 Midvale ZIP code in Salt Lake County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Midvale, UT, 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; 1 Midvale ZIP code is covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
Census data
Midvale homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 16,383
- Median year built
- 1987
- Built before 1960
- 15%
- Owner-occupied
- 44%
Among the 17 Utah cities with pages on this site, Midvale ranks #14 by number of homes and has older housing than 50% of them (median build year 1987). Its share of pre-1960 homes (15%) is close to the 12% average for those cities.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 36,219 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Midvale
Appliance and fixture leaks
With 35% of homes built since 2000, Midvale's water damage usually comes from what's connected to the plumbing: water heaters reaching the end of their life, washer hoses, toilet fill valves and fridge lines.
Apartments and shared walls
Renters occupy about 56% of Midvale'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.
Frozen pipes
Cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Utah page.
Common calls
Most requested in Midvale
Disaster history in Salt Lake County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Salt Lake County in 2 major disaster declarations: 1 severe storm, 1 flood. The most recent was Straight-Line Winds in 2021 (DR-4578).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Midvale water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Midvale?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Midvale, UT, 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; 1 Midvale ZIP code is covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
How old are homes in Midvale?
The median home in Midvale was built in 1987. About 15% of its 16,383 homes were built before 1960 and 35% 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 Salt Lake County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Salt Lake County in 2 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Straight-Line Winds (2021). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Midvale?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Midvale ZIP code. 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 Midvale
84047
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Guides for Midvale homeowners
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