Water damage repair and restoration in Burien, WA

Water damage in Burien, WA 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. 41% of Burien's 21,184 homes were built before 1960, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Burien ZIP code in King County.

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House surrounded by flood water after heavy rain

Quick answer

For water, fire or smoke damage in Burien, WA, 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 Burien ZIP code is covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.

Census data

Burien homes by the numbers

Homes: 21,184
Median year built: 1965
Built before 1960: 41%
Owner-occupied: 57%

Among the 35 Washington cities with pages on this site, Burien ranks #24 by number of homes and has older housing than 94% of them (median build year 1965). Its share of pre-1960 homes (41%) is well above the 20% 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); 52,046 residents per the 2024 population estimate.

Local risks

What causes water damage in Burien

Original plumbing in older homes

41% of Burien's housing predates 1960. Pipes that old narrow with rust, joints weaken and drain lines crack, so a small drip behind plaster or under a floor can go unnoticed until stains or soft spots appear.

Rainy season

Months of rain lead to roof leaks and moisture.

Crawl space moisture

Damp crawl spaces lead to mold.

Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Washington page.

Common calls

Most requested in Burien

Disaster history in King County

Since 2000, FEMA has included King County in 12 major disaster declarations: 8 severe storms, 4 floods. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides in 2026 (DR-4906).

Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.

FAQ

Burien water damage questions

Who do I call for water damage in Burien?

How old are homes in Burien?

The median home in Burien was built in 1965. About 41% of its 21,184 homes were built before 1960 and 13% 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 King County had federally declared disasters?

Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included King County in 12 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (2026). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.

Do you cover all of Burien?

Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Burien 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 Burien

98062

Water damage help near Burien

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Guides for Burien homeowners

Water damage in Burien?

Stop the source if you can, then call. We'll connect you with a local restoration company that serves your ZIP.

Fast callback on emergency requests

Call (833) 462-1975 Request service