Alexandria County
Alexandria, VA water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Alexandria, VA 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. Alexandria has 80,570 homes with a median build year of 1974: 29% predate 1960 and 21% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 19 Alexandria ZIP codes in Alexandria County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Alexandria, VA, 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; 19 Alexandria ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Alexandria
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1974, Alexandria has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
Leaks between units
About 58% of occupied homes in Alexandria are rented, and many are apartments or condos. A leak in one unit often reaches the units below, so landlords, associations and each tenant's insurer are involved.
Tidal and hurricane flooding
Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake see recurring tidal flooding and storm surge.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Virginia page.
Census data
Alexandria homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 80,570
- Median year built
- 1974
- Built before 1960
- 29%
- Owner-occupied
- 42%
Among the 15 Virginia cities with pages on this site, Alexandria ranks #3 by number of homes and has older housing than 79% of them (median build year 1974). Its share of pre-1960 homes (29%) is well above the 16% 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); 159,102 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Alexandria County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Alexandria County in 9 major disaster declarations: 4 severe storms, 3 snowstorms, 2 hurricanes. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm in 2016 (DR-4262).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Alexandria water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Alexandria?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Alexandria, VA, 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; 19 Alexandria ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Alexandria?
The median home in Alexandria was built in 1974. About 29% of its 80,570 homes were built before 1960 and 21% 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 Alexandria County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Alexandria County in 9 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (2016). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Alexandria?
Restoration companies in our network cover 19 Alexandria 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 Alexandria
ZIP codes covered in Alexandria
22301, 22302, 22303, 22304, 22305, 22306, 22307, 22308, 22309, 22310, 22311, 22312, 22314, 22315, 22320, 22331, 22332, 22333, 22334
Local services in Alexandria
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Guides for Alexandria homeowners
Water damage in Alexandria?
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