Water damage repair and restoration in Fond Du Lac, WI
In Fond Du Lac, WI, the most common water damage sources are leaking appliances and plumbing, roof leaks and storm runoff. 44% of Fond Du Lac's 20,165 homes were built before 1960, and 29% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 3 Fond Du Lac ZIP codes in Fond du Lac County.
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Fond Du Lac, 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; 3 Fond Du Lac 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
Fond Du Lac homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 20,165
- Median year built
- 1967
- Built before 1960
- 44%
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
Among the 22 Wisconsin cities with pages on this site, Fond Du Lac ranks #11 by number of homes and has older housing than 71% of them (median build year 1967). Its share of pre-1960 homes (44%) 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); 44,469 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Fond Du Lac
Older foundations and pipes
In a city where 44% 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 Fond Du Lac
Disaster history in Fond du Lac County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Fond du Lac County in 3 major disaster declarations: 2 severe storms, 1 flood. The most recent was Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, and Landslides in 2018 (DR-4402).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Fond Du Lac water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Fond Du Lac?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Fond Du Lac, 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; 3 Fond Du Lac 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 Fond Du Lac?
The median home in Fond Du Lac was built in 1967. About 44% of its 20,165 homes were built before 1960 and 14% 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 Fond du Lac County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Fond du Lac County in 3 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, and Landslides (2018). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Fond Du Lac?
Restoration companies in our network cover 3 Fond Du Lac 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 Fond Du Lac
54935, 54936, 54937
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