Maricopa County · 39 towns · 136 ZIP codes
Water damage help in Phoenix & the Valley
The Phoenix metro — the Valley of the Sun — covers most of Maricopa County, from Buckeye and Surprise in the West Valley to Mesa, Gilbert and Queen Creek in the East Valley and Scottsdale, Cave Creek and Anthem to the north. It is one of the largest and fastest-growing metro areas in the country, and its housing ranges from 1950s ranch homes near downtown to subdivisions still being built.
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The common thread is slab-on-grade construction, very hard water and extreme heat. Water that escapes spreads across the slab rather than into a basement, and appliances and fittings wear faster than in softer-water cities. The monsoon adds microbursts, dust storms that clog scuppers and gutters, and street flooding.
Climate and water damage
Low desert at about 1,100 to 1,500 feet with extreme summer heat, a July–September monsoon peak, and mild winters. Freezes are rare but hard enough some nights to split exposed hose bibs and backflow preventers.
Housing
Older Central Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa and Glendale homes often have copper lines under the slab and flat roof sections. 1990s–2010s tract homes frequently run water lines through the attic, with water heaters in the garage or attic and air handlers in the attic. Retirement communities in Sun City, Sun City West and Sun Lakes have many seasonal residents.
What causes water damage here
Hard water and supply-line failures
The Valley's water is very hard. Scale shortens water heater life and stiffens washer hoses and faucet supply lines, which are among the most common sources of indoor flooding.
Attic water lines and air handlers
Many newer homes route water lines and AC air handlers through attics that reach extreme temperatures. Condensate overflows and fitting leaks soak insulation and ceilings.
Monsoon microbursts
Sudden high winds lift roof tiles and drive rain under flashing, while intense downpours flood low streets and push water under doors and sliders.
City pages in Phoenix area
Local guides in Phoenix area
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All 136 ZIP codes below are accepted by the request form.
- Aguila85320
- Arlington85322
- Avondale85323, 85392
- Buckeye85326, 85396
- Carefree85377
- Cashion85329
- Cave Creek85327, 85331
- Chandler85224, 85225, 85226, 85248, 85249, 85286
- El Mirage85335
- Fort McDowell85264
- Fountain Hills85268
- Gila Bend85337
- Gilbert85233, 85234, 85295, 85296, 85297, 85298
- Glendale85301, 85302, 85303, 85304, 85305, 85306, 85307, 85308, 85310
- Goodyear85338, 85395
- Higley85236
- Laveen85339
- Litchfield Park85340
- Luke Air Force Base85309
- Mesa85201, 85202, 85203, 85204, 85205, 85206, 85207, 85208, 85209, 85210, 85212, 85213, 85215
- Morristown85342
- New River85087
- Palo Verde85343
- Paradise Valley85253
- Peoria85345, 85381, 85382, 85383
- Phoenix85003, 85004, 85006, 85007, 85008, 85009, 85012, 85013, 85014, 85015, 85016, 85017, 85018, 85019, 85020, 85021, 85022, 85023, 85024, 85026, 85027, 85028, 85029, 85031, 85032, 85033, 85034, 85035, 85037, 85040, 85041, 85042, 85043, 85044, 85045, 85048, 85050, 85051, 85053, 85054, 85083, 85085, 85086
- Queen Creek85142
- Rio Verde85263
- Scottsdale85250, 85251, 85254, 85255, 85256, 85257, 85258, 85259, 85260, 85262, 85266
- Sun City85351, 85373
- Sun City West85375
- Surprise85374, 85378, 85379, 85387, 85388
- Tempe85281, 85282, 85283, 85284
- Tolleson85353
- Tonopah85354
- Waddell85355
- Wickenburg85390
- Wittmann85361
- Youngtown85363
Availability
The Valley has the deepest network of restoration companies in the state, and every Maricopa County ZIP on this page is in our coverage list, including outlying towns like Wickenburg, Gila Bend, Tonopah and Aguila, where travel times are longer.
Permits and licensing
Mitigation usually doesn't need a permit; rebuild involving plumbing, electrical or structural work does. Permits come from your city (Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria and others) or from Maricopa County Planning & Development for unincorporated areas like Sun City, Sun City West, New River and Rio Verde. Verify any contractor's ROC license at roc.az.gov.
Questions about Phoenix area
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Water where it shouldn't be?
Shut off the water, then call. Phones answered 24/7. Local restoration pros are ready to help.