Water damage restoration in Manitowoc, WI
Water damage in Manitowoc, 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. 52% of Manitowoc's 16,278 homes were built before 1960, and 32% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Manitowoc ZIP code in Manitowoc County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Manitowoc, 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; 1 Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc
Aging pipes and drains
With 52% of homes built before 1960, many Manitowoc 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.
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
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Census data
Manitowoc homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 16,278
- Median year built
- 1958
- Built before 1960
- 52%
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
Among the 22 Wisconsin cities with pages on this site, Manitowoc ranks #16 by number of homes and has older housing than 86% of them (median build year 1958). Its share of pre-1960 homes (52%) 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); 34,616 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Manitowoc County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Manitowoc County in 2 major disaster declarations: 1 flood, 1 severe storm. The most recent was Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding in 2026 (DR-4923).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Manitowoc water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Manitowoc?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Manitowoc, 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; 1 Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc?
The median home in Manitowoc was built in 1958. About 52% of its 16,278 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 Manitowoc County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Manitowoc County in 2 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 Manitowoc?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Manitowoc ZIP code. 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 Manitowoc
54220
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Guides for Manitowoc homeowners
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