Water Damage Restoration in Virginia

Quick answer: for water damage anywhere in Virginia, 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.

Virginia has been included in 30 federal disaster declarations for severe storms, flooding or hurricanes since 2000, most recently Severe Winter Storms and Flooding in April 2025 (FEMA DR-4863), and 5 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 12 Virginia 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
Virginia Beach	453,737	40%	50	45/100
Chesapeake	255,332	32%	52	44/100
Richmond	237,257	71%	74	65/100
Norfolk	231,013	67%	33	55/100
Newport News	183,230	51%	64	58/100
Alexandria	160,662	60%	60	61/100
Hampton	137,315	57%	52	56/100
Suffolk	104,699	32%	56	46/100
Roanoke	99,111	78%	77	64/100
Portsmouth	96,777	68%	51	60/100
Lynchburg	81,347	66%	119	59/100
Harrisonburg	50,839	38%	123	43/100

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 Virginia?

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Water damage in Virginia: common questions

Which Virginia cities do you cover?

This page lists the 12 Virginia cities we have local pages for. The phone line takes calls from anywhere in Virginia; 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 Virginia 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. Virginia has had 30 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 Virginia?

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.