Water damage repair and restoration in University Place, WA
Water damage in University Place, 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. University Place has 14,409 homes with a median build year of 1980: 14% predate 1960 and 17% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 2 University Place ZIP codes in Pierce County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in University Place, 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; 2 University Place ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Census data
University Place homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 14,409
- Median year built
- 1980
- Built before 1960
- 14%
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
Among the 35 Washington cities with pages on this site, University Place ranks #33 by number of homes and has older housing than 59% of them (median build year 1980). Its share of pre-1960 homes (14%) 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); 35,160 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in University Place
Mixed-age plumbing
University Place'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.
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 University Place
Disaster history in Pierce County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Pierce County in 7 major disaster declarations: 5 severe storms, 2 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
University Place water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in University Place?
For water, fire or smoke damage in University Place, 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; 2 University Place ZIP codes are covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in University Place?
The median home in University Place was built in 1980. About 14% of its 14,409 homes were built before 1960 and 17% 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 Pierce County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Pierce County in 7 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 University Place?
Restoration companies in our network cover 2 University Place 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 University Place
98464, 98467
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Guides for University Place homeowners
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