Water damage repair and restoration in Reston, VA
Water damage in Reston, 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. Reston has 30,274 homes with a median build year of 1983: 1% 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 6 Reston ZIP codes in Fairfax County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Reston, 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; 6 Reston ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Census data
Reston homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 30,274
- Median year built
- 1983
- Built before 1960
- 1%
- Owner-occupied
- 61%
Among the 15 Virginia cities with pages on this site, Reston ranks #4 by number of homes and has older housing than 43% of them (median build year 1983). Its share of pre-1960 homes (1%) is below the 16% average for those cities, so appliance and supply-line leaks are a bigger share of calls.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003).
Local risks
What causes water damage in Reston
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1983, Reston has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
Tidal and hurricane flooding
Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake see recurring tidal flooding and storm surge.
Crawl space moisture
Humid summers and clay soil keep crawl spaces damp, leading to wood rot and mold.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Virginia page.
Common calls
Most requested in Reston
Disaster history in Fairfax County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Fairfax County in 10 major disaster declarations: 5 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
Reston water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Reston?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Reston, 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; 6 Reston ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Reston?
The median home in Reston was built in 1983. About 1% of its 30,274 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 Fairfax County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Fairfax County in 10 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 Reston?
Restoration companies in our network cover 6 Reston 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 Reston
20190, 20191, 20192, 20194, 20195, 22096
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Guides for Reston homeowners
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