Utah County
Orem, UT water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Orem, 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. Orem has 32,027 homes with a median build year of 1988: 10% 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 3 Orem ZIP codes in Utah County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Orem, 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; 3 Orem ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Orem
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1988, Orem has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
Frozen pipes
Cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls.
Spring melt
Snowmelt floods basements.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Utah page.
Census data
Orem homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 32,027
- Median year built
- 1988
- Built before 1960
- 10%
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
Among the 17 Utah cities with pages on this site, Orem ranks #5 by number of homes and has older housing than 44% of them (median build year 1988). Its share of pre-1960 homes (10%) 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); 96,646 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Utah County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Utah County in 2 major disaster declarations: 2 floods. The most recent was Flooding in 2023 (DR-4752).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Orem water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Orem?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Orem, 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; 3 Orem ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Orem?
The median home in Orem was built in 1988. About 10% of its 32,027 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 Utah County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Utah County in 2 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Flooding (2023). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Orem?
Restoration companies in our network cover 3 Orem 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 Orem
ZIP codes covered in Orem
84057, 84058, 84097
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Guides for Orem homeowners
Water damage in Orem?
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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