Water Damage Restoration in Utah

Quick answer: for water damage anywhere in Utah, stop the water at the main shutoff, keep clear of wet electrics and call (888) 555-0142. The call is free and connects you with a local restoration company.

Utah has been included in 10 federal disaster declarations for severe storms, flooding or hurricanes since 2000, most recently Flooding in December 2023 (FEMA DR-4752), and 0 for winter storms and freezing. Most water damage, though, starts inside: a supply line, a water heater, a washing machine hose or a toilet. The table ranks the 19 Utah cities we cover by population, with each city's score on our Water Damage Risk Index.

City	Population	Homes built before 1980	Freezing nights a year	Risk score
Salt Lake City	218,428	65%	81	42/100
West Valley City	137,491	42%	112	34/100
West Jordan	116,812	19%	112	29/100
Provo	114,527	46%	111	37/100
St. George	108,713	11%	63	17/100
Lehi	95,313	9%	149	29/100
Orem	95,214	37%	111	32/100
Sandy	92,386	42%	112	36/100
Ogden	89,510	66%	117	47/100
South Jordan	87,614	9%	112	26/100
Layton	85,308	26%	132	34/100
Eagle Mountain	66,557	1%	197	28/100
Millcreek	63,926	62%	112	45/100
Herriman	63,282	4%	149	27/100
Saratoga Springs	61,397	1%	149	27/100
Taylorsville	57,484	46%	81	34/100
Logan	55,576	45%	166	43/100
Murray	53,297	54%	112	42/100
Draper	50,652	5%	133	28/100

Sources: Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2025) and ACS 2020-2024, NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals, OpenFEMA. Method: editorial policy and data.

Water damage in Utah?

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Water damage in Utah: common questions

Which Utah cities do you cover?

This page lists the 19 Utah cities we have local pages for. The phone line takes calls from anywhere in Utah; tell the call taker your ZIP code and you will be connected with a restoration company that serves it, where one is available.

Does homeowners insurance in Utah cover water damage?

Standard homeowners policies generally cover sudden and accidental water damage such as a burst pipe, and exclude flooding from outside and long-term leaks. Utah has had 10 federal disaster declarations for storms, floods or hurricanes since 2000, so it is worth checking whether you also need flood insurance.

How much does water damage restoration cost in Utah?

HomeAdvisor's 2026 national data puts most jobs at $1,383 to $6,369 (average $3,868), or roughly $3.50 to $7.50 per square foot for drying. Local labor costs, the type of water and the materials affected move the final number.