Water damage repair and restoration in Beloit, WI
Water damage in Beloit, WI 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. 55% of Beloit's 14,540 homes were built before 1960, and 27% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 2 Beloit ZIP codes in Rock County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Beloit, WI, 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 Beloit ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
Census data
Beloit homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 14,540
- Median year built
- 1957
- Built before 1960
- 55%
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
Among the 22 Wisconsin cities with pages on this site, Beloit ranks #20 by number of homes and has older housing than 95% of them (median build year 1957). Its share of pre-1960 homes (55%) is well above the 34% 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); 36,633 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Beloit
Older foundations and pipes
In a city where 55% of homes were built before 1960, the usual suspects are corroded supply lines, cracked cast-iron drains and foundations that let water in after heavy rain.
Ice dams
Snow and cold create ice dams on older roofs.
Frozen pipes
Extended subzero stretches freeze pipes in exterior walls.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Wisconsin page.
Common calls
Most requested in Beloit
Disaster history in Rock County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Rock County in 4 major disaster declarations: 3 severe storms, 1 flood. The most recent was Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding in 2026 (DR-4923).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Beloit water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Beloit?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Beloit, WI, 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 Beloit ZIP codes are 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 Beloit?
The median home in Beloit was built in 1957. About 55% of its 14,540 homes were built before 1960 and 11% 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 Rock County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Rock County in 4 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (2026). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Beloit?
Restoration companies in our network cover 2 Beloit 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 Beloit
53511, 53512
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Also covered in Rock County: Janesville · Edgerton · Evansville · Milton · Clinton · Orfordville · Footville
Guides for Beloit homeowners
Water damage in Beloit?
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