Foundation repair in Duryea, PA
Duryea sits on the Lackawanna River, with its own small levee and a stock of mostly pre-1960 homes.
Homes and foundations in Duryea
The Luzerne County hazard mitigation plan describes the Duryea Flood Protection Project, a 1.14-mile levee on the Lackawanna River operated by the borough. Part of it was overtopped in the 1972 flood. The plan estimates nearly half of the borough’s structures sit in the area a levee failure would affect, and the National Weather Service lists Duryea as affected from a 31-foot stage on the Wilkes-Barre gauge.
About 36% of homes in Duryea were built before 1940, and about 61% before 1960. The median home was built in 1952. About 70% of homes are owner-occupied.
What to watch for in Duryea homes
A mix of older stone and block foundations and mid-century block walls. Watch for:
- Stair-step or horizontal cracks in block walls. See bowing basement wall repair.
- Water at the floor joint in spring. See basement waterproofing.
- Worn mortar in the oldest houses. See stone foundation repair.
Sending a request from Duryea
Send a request with your ZIP code (18642), what you are seeing, and roughly when the house was built. We pass it to an independent local foundation repair contractor who serves Duryea. They contact you to set up a visit and explain any fee. If no contractor can take it, we let you know.
Nearby towns: Pittston, Old Forge, Plains Township. All towns: service area.
Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. Local facts: Luzerne County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan; National Weather Service.