Arlington County
Arlington, VA water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Arlington, 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. Arlington has 120,746 homes with a median build year of 1976: 33% 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 28 Arlington ZIP codes in Arlington County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Arlington, 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; 28 Arlington ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Arlington
Mixed-age plumbing
Arlington'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 58% of Arlington'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.
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
Arlington homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 120,746
- Median year built
- 1976
- Built before 1960
- 33%
- Owner-occupied
- 42%
Among the 15 Virginia cities with pages on this site, Arlington ranks #1 by number of homes and has older housing than 64% of them (median build year 1976). Its share of pre-1960 homes (33%) 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).
Disaster history in Arlington County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Arlington 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
Arlington water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Arlington?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Arlington, 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; 28 Arlington ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Arlington?
The median home in Arlington was built in 1976. About 33% of its 120,746 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 Arlington County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Arlington 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 Arlington?
Restoration companies in our network cover 28 Arlington 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 Arlington
ZIP codes covered in Arlington
22201, 22202, 22203, 22204, 22205, 22206, 22207, 22209, 22210, 22212, 22213, 22214, 22215, 22216, 22217, 22219, 22225, 22226, 22227, 22230, 22240, 22241, 22242, 22243, 22244, 22245, 22246, 22350
Local services in Arlington
Water damage help near Arlington
- Water damage restoration in Alexandria, VA4 mi
- Water damage restoration in Washington, DC5 mi
- Water damage restoration in Annandale, VA6 mi
- Water damage restoration in McLean, VA7 mi
- Water damage restoration in Bethesda, MD8 mi
- Water damage restoration in Temple Hills, MD9 mi
- Water damage restoration in Silver Spring, MD10 mi
- Water damage restoration in Potomac, MD11 mi
Also covered in Arlington County: Fort Myer
Guides for Arlington homeowners
Water damage in Arlington?
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