King County
Federal Way, WA water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Federal Way, 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. Federal Way has 38,251 homes with a median build year of 1984: 5% predate 1960 and 18% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 4 Federal Way ZIP codes in King County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Federal Way, 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; 4 Federal Way ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Federal Way
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1984, Federal Way has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
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.
Census data
Federal Way homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 38,251
- Median year built
- 1984
- Built before 1960
- 5%
- Owner-occupied
- 56%
Among the 35 Washington cities with pages on this site, Federal Way ranks #11 by number of homes and has older housing than 47% of them (median build year 1984). Its share of pre-1960 homes (5%) is below the 20% 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); 100,252 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
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
Federal Way water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Federal Way?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Federal Way, 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; 4 Federal Way ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Federal Way?
The median home in Federal Way was built in 1984. About 5% of its 38,251 homes were built before 1960 and 18% 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 Federal Way?
Restoration companies in our network cover 4 Federal Way 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 Federal Way
ZIP codes covered in Federal Way
98003, 98023, 98063, 98093
Local services in Federal Way
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Guides for Federal Way homeowners
Water damage in Federal Way?
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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