Water Damage Restoration in California
From slab leaks in Los Angeles to winter storms in the Bay Area, one call to DryRoute routes you to a local water damage restoration team that serves your California ZIP code. Call DryRoute to get a local water damage team to your door.
Talk to a Local Team (844) 468-2111California Water Damage by Region
California has five different water damage problems. Find your region and your city.
Slab and supply-line leaks, winter storm roof leaks, mudflow below burn scars
Hard water wear, slab leaks, summer monsoon flash floods
Older homes, raised floors, sewer lateral backups, hillside runoff
River and levee flooding, winter freezes, hard water
Heavy winter rain, snow and freezes, burn-scar runoff
What Causes Water Damage Across California
How common each cause is by region.
| Region | Plumbing & slab leaks | Winter storm roof leaks | River & levee flooding | Flash floods & mudflow | Frozen pipes | Sewer backups |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern & Central Coast | Top | High | Low | High | Low | Some |
| Inland Empire & Desert | Top | Some | Low | High | Some | Some |
| San Francisco Bay Area | High | Top | Some | Some | Low | Top |
| Central Valley | High | Some | Top | Some | High | Some |
| Northern California & Sierra | Some | Top | High | High | Top | Some |
Editorial summary of common water damage causes by region; your home may differ.
Largest California Coverage Areas
The cities with the most covered ZIP codes.
- 62 ZIPs covered
- 75% of homes built before 1980
- High flood claim rate
- 31 ZIPs covered
- 53% of homes built before 1980
- Moderate flood claim rate
- 31 ZIPs covered
- 78% of homes built before 1980
- Lower flood claim rate
- 30 ZIPs covered
- 62% of homes built before 1980
- High flood claim rate
- 29 ZIPs covered
- 58% of homes built before 1980
- High flood claim rate
- 19 ZIPs covered
- 56% of homes built before 1980
- Moderate flood claim rate
- 15 ZIPs covered
- 79% of homes built before 1980
- Moderate flood claim rate
- 14 ZIPs covered
- 80% of homes built before 1980
- High flood claim rate
- 11 ZIPs covered
- 44% of homes built before 1980
- Lower flood claim rate
- 11 ZIPs covered
- 55% of homes built before 1980
- Moderate flood claim rate
- 9 ZIPs covered
- 72% of homes built before 1980
- Moderate flood claim rate
- 9 ZIPs covered
- 22% of homes built before 1980
- Lower flood claim rate
After an Earthquake
Shaking can break water lines you can’t see.
Shaking can crack supply lines, break water heater connections and split pipes inside walls in California. Leaks may not show for hours.
What to check first
- If you smell gas, leave and call the gas utility from outside.
- Look at the water heater: California requires it to be strapped, and loose connections leak.
- Check under sinks, behind the toilet and the washer hoses.
- If water is spreading, shut off the main and cut power to wet areas from a dry spot.
- Then call DryRoute to get a local water damage team to your door.
Earthquake safety: ready.gov and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).
Winter Storm Season
Atmospheric river season
Most of California’s rain arrives in a few winter storm systems. In California, the first big storm of the season is when hidden roof, flashing and window leaks show up.
- Clear gutters and downspouts before November.
- Check attic and ceiling corners after the first heavy rain.
- Keep water moving away from the foundation and slab.
Source: NOAA, “What are atmospheric rivers?”
Check Your California ZIP Code
Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP across the state.
Check Your ZIP Code
Type your ZIP code. If no local team serves your area, you’ll be told on the call.
01Is my California ZIP code covered?
DryRoute covers 1,276 residential ZIP codes in California. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so neighborhoods in the same city can differ. Check yours with the ZIP checker above, or call and you will be told on the call.
02My town is not listed. Can I still call?
Yes. City pages cover the places with the most covered ZIP codes, but coverage is set by ZIP across California. If your ZIP is covered, your call is routed to a local team that serves it.
03Does homeowners insurance cover flooding in California?
Usually not. Rising floodwater and mudflow need a separate flood policy through the NFIP or a private insurer, and new NFIP policies usually take 30 days to start. Sudden leaks like burst pipes are usually covered by homeowners policies. Check your own policy.
04Does earthquake damage to plumbing count as water damage?
It can cause it. Shaking can crack supply lines and loosen water heater connections, and leaks may not show for hours. Shut off the main water, check for gas and call. Earthquake coverage is usually a separate policy, so check yours.
05Who will come to my home?
A local water damage restoration team that serves your ZIP code. They inspect the damage, explain the work and price before starting, and carry it out. Calling DryRoute costs nothing.
Water in Your California Home Right Now?
Call DryRoute to get a local water damage team to your door.
Call Now (844) 468-2111- Call DryRoute and describe the damage
- Your call routes to a team in your ZIP
- They set up a visit if needed