Cowlitz County
Longview, WA water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Longview, 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. 43% of Longview's 16,955 homes were built before 1960, and 17% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Longview ZIP code in Cowlitz County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Longview, 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 Longview ZIP code is covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Longview
Aging pipes and drains
With 43% of homes built before 1960, many Longview houses still have galvanized supply lines that corrode from the inside and cast-iron or clay drains that crack. Leaks often start slowly inside walls or under floors.
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
Longview homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 16,955
- Median year built
- 1965
- Built before 1960
- 43%
- Owner-occupied
- 52%
Among the 35 Washington cities with pages on this site, Longview ranks #31 by number of homes and has older housing than 94% of them (median build year 1965). Its share of pre-1960 homes (43%) 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); 38,294 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Cowlitz County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Cowlitz County in 8 major disaster declarations: 4 floods, 4 severe storms. 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
Longview water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Longview?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Longview, 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 Longview ZIP code is covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
How old are homes in Longview?
The median home in Longview was built in 1965. About 43% of its 16,955 homes were built before 1960 and 7% 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 Cowlitz County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Cowlitz County in 8 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 Longview?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Longview ZIP code. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so enter yours in the ZIP checker or call to confirm a company serves your address.
Common calls
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ZIP codes covered in Longview
98632
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Guides for Longview homeowners
Water damage in Longview?
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