Foundation repair in Edwardsville, PA
Edwardsville sits on the west side of the valley, where the county has flagged several streets for mine subsidence risk.
Homes and foundations in Edwardsville
The Luzerne County hazard mitigation plan lists a project to find mitigation for structures on Hillside Avenue and Elm, Green and Cherry Streets that are vulnerable to mine subsidence. If your house is on or near those streets, check it on the state’s mine subsidence map described on our mine subsidence page.
The borough is also on the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority’s levee list, and the National Weather Service lists U.S. Route 11 in Edwardsville as flooding from a 35-foot river stage.
About 32% of homes in Edwardsville were built before 1940, and about 51% before 1960. About 46% of homes are owner-occupied.
What to watch for in Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville
Send a request with your ZIP code (18704), what you are seeing, and roughly when the house was built. We pass it to an independent local foundation repair contractor who serves Edwardsville. They contact you to set up a visit and explain any fee. If no contractor can take it, we let you know.
Nearby towns: Kingston, Plymouth, Luzerne. 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; Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority; National Weather Service.