Silverleaf, Scottsdale
Water Damage Restoration in Silverleaf, Scottsdale, AZ
Silverleaf is a gated village of custom and estate homes at the foot of the McDowell Mountains. Watch hillside runoff, irrigation leaks, washer hoses and hard water, and know what to do first.
ZIP code
85255
Opened, per developer DMB
2002
Drive from City Hall
About 16.2 miles
FEMA flood zone, center of Silverleaf
Zone X
About Silverleaf
Silverleaf is a private gated neighborhood within DC Ranch, in North Scottsdale. Developer DMB says it opened in 2002, with about 700 custom and semi-custom homesites, 11 parks and a Tom Weiskopf golf course.
Hillside lots: where does rain run at the foot of the McDowells?
The DC Ranch Community Council says many Silverleaf homes sit on the golf course or climb into the hillsides. On a slope, rain runs to the low side of the lot, and that side may be your house.
DMB says Silverleaf is nestled into the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, with public trails into the preserve and a natural saguaro forest. After a heavy rain, walk the downhill side of your home. Look at stucco near the ground, door thresholds and garage floors for dark stains or damp spots.
The center used here is the Silverleaf Country Club area. FEMA's flood map puts that spot in zone X, a 0.2 percent annual chance flood hazard outside the Special Flood Hazard Area. That reading covers a single spot, so ask about your own lot.
Water that gets inside is covered in flood and storm damage cleanup.
Big lots and golf frontage: where irrigation leaks hide
Silverleaf's custom lots give sprinklers and drip lines a lot of ground to cover. A leak far from the house can run a long time before anyone sees it.
Soggy spots and green patches
The City of Scottsdale lists soggy spots or dark areas, unusually green patches and a sudden spike in your water bill as signs of an outdoor leak.
WaterSmart leak alerts
The city's free WaterSmart portal sends leak alerts to customers with hourly water use. Check your bill to see whether the city supplies your water.
The golf course edge
Many Silverleaf homes sit on the golf course, the community site says. Course sprinklers and your own can soak the same ground, so look for water along walls that face the fairway.
Silverleaf homes opened in 2002: start with the washing machine hoses
DMB says Silverleaf opened in 2002, so the oldest homes are about 24 years old. The Census tract that holds it has a median build year of 2001 and also includes older neighboring homes.
An IBHS study published by the Connecticut Insurance Department found that a burst supply line caused half of all washing machine water damage incidents. Those averaged more than $6,000 each. Washing machine makers recommend replacing hoses every 5 years, the study says. The study is national, not Arizona-specific.
A flooded laundry room can soak the wall behind it and the floor below it. Check the hoses behind the washer, and close the valves when you leave town. If water reached the walls, see structural drying.
Very hard water and your Silverleaf water heater
The city's 2026 water report lists hardness north of Chaparral Road at 13 to 17 grains per gallon. USGS rates water above 180 milligrams per liter as very hard, and this range is 230 to 290.
Silverleaf sits about 11 miles north of East Chaparral Road. The range covers Scottsdale Water customers only, so check your bill to see who supplies your water.
USGS says heating hard water leaves scale in a water heater, which can shorten the life of the equipment. The IBHS study found that 3 out of 4 water heaters fail before they are 12 years old. It says sediment builds up faster in hard water and advises flushing the tank every 6 months.
Find out how old your heater is. Look for rust, drips or a wet pan.
Water inside a Silverleaf home? Steps to take first
Shut off the water first, then the power in wet rooms, then take photos. On city water, a leak before the meter goes to the City of Scottsdale at 480-312-5650.
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Find and close the main valve
Know where the main water valve is before you need it. If a fixture or the water heater has its own valve, close that one too.
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Cut power near the water
Switch off the breakers for any room with water in it before you step in.
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Photograph everything
Take photos and video of wet walls, floors and cabinets. Note the time you found the water.
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Call the right line
If the City of Scottsdale supplies your water and the leak is before your meter, call the city. Leaks after the meter belong to the owner, the city says.
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Call for extraction
A restoration crew pulls standing water out with extractors, then dries walls and floors. See emergency water extraction.
Monsoon rain on Mediterranean-style roofs and courtyards
On Sept. 16, 2026, Fire Capt. Dave Folio put the rain in northern Scottsdale at up to nearly 3 inches. A year earlier, North Scottsdale got 1 to 2 inches on Sept. 18 and 19 while Sky Harbor got 0.23.
The DC Ranch Community Council describes Silverleaf's homes as Spanish and Mediterranean Revival estates. Designs like that have many roof edges, courtyards and drains for water to find. Clear courtyard drains and look at roof edges before the next storm.
A ceiling stain that keeps spreading after rain can mean the roof is leaking. Read ceiling water damage: what to do for the first steps.
Services for Silverleaf water damage
Silverleaf homes face hillside runoff, irrigation leaks and hard water. Pick the job that fits, and see Scottsdale water damage restoration for the whole city.
Emergency water extraction
Standing water from a leak or overflow: what to do first, what can be saved and how drying works.Mold remediation and testing
Mold or a musty smell after a leak: when testing helps and how mold remediation works.Slab leak and burst pipe
Slab leak, burst pipe or a leaking water heater: what to do first and who fixes what.Flood and storm damage
Monsoon flooding, a roof leak or water dripping from the ceiling after a storm.Sewage cleanup
A drain backup or a toilet overflow brought sewage into your home. Stay safe, then call.Structural drying
Walls and floors still wet after the water is gone: how drying works, how long it takes, what can be saved.Commercial water damage
Water in an office, restaurant or shop: what to do first, cutting downtime and the file your insurer needs.
More North Scottsdale neighborhoods
Water damage pages for other neighborhoods in North Scottsdale.
- Water damage in North ScottsdaleDC Ranch and Pinnacle Peak Park, about 16 to 21 miles from Scottsdale City Hall.
- DC RanchReata Wash flood project area, about 15.9 miles from Scottsdale City Hall
- GrayhawkOpened in 1996, built out by 2004, with two city parks; 15.3 miles from City Hall
- McDowell Mountain RanchMost homes here date from the 1990s; about 14.0 miles from City Hall
- Windgate RanchGateway Trailhead sits at its entrance; 14.0 miles from Scottsdale City Hall
- TroonTroon Village circles Troon Mountain, about 20.5 miles from Scottsdale City Hall
- Pinnacle PeakPinnacle Peak Park covers 150 acres, about 21.4 miles by road from Scottsdale City Hall
- Desert MountainDesert Mountain spans 8,300 acres and 35 villages, about 28.5 miles from Scottsdale City Hall
- Desert HighlandsDesert Highlands sits about 1 mile from Pinnacle Peak and 19.5 miles from Scottsdale City Hall
Silverleaf water damage questions
Is Silverleaf part of DC Ranch?
Yes. DMB calls it a private gated neighborhood within DC Ranch, and the DC Ranch Community Council lists it as one of four villages. The Reata Wash flood project is described for DC Ranch as a whole, so see the DC Ranch page for it.
How old are Silverleaf homes?
DMB says Silverleaf opened in 2002. The Census tract that holds it has a median build year of 2001 and includes older neighboring homes, so Silverleaf homes are probably newer than that median.
What water heater setting does the city advise?
The city's hard water fact sheet advises setting a water heater to 120 to 125 degrees. It also says scale can reduce the efficiency of some appliances and clog faucets, aerators and, in rare cases, pipes.
Who is responsible for a leak on my side of the water meter?
Scottsdale's code says the account holder or property owner is responsible for leaks and damage from the service pipes on the user's side of the meter, including all the water used. Check your bill to see whether the city supplies your water.
Pick your town for local storm risks and what to do first when water gets into a home.
- ScottsdaleIndian Bend Wash Greenbelt: 11 miles of flood control.
- Paradise ValleyAbout 4.4 miles from Scottsdale City Hall, with four water providers and many properties on septic.
- North ScottsdaleDC Ranch and Pinnacle Peak Park, about 16 to 21 miles from Scottsdale City Hall.
- Fountain HillsAbout 21 miles from Scottsdale City Hall. 58% of homes here were built from 1980 to 1999.
- Cave CreekFounded in 1870 as a mining and ranching community, about 29 miles from Scottsdale City Hall.
- CarefreeEasy Street and Ho Hum Road, about 27 miles from Scottsdale City Hall.