Foundation repair in Exeter, PA

Homes and foundations in Exeter

The Luzerne County hazard mitigation plan puts about 38% of Exeter’s residents, and a quarter of its structures, inside the mapped flood zone, the highest share of residents in the county. Exeter is also served by the Edwardsville-to-Exeter section of the Wyoming Valley levees, which the plan lists at 8.66 miles. Levees reduce flood risk; they do not remove it.

About 22% of homes in Exeter were built before 1940, and about 43% before 1960. The median home was built in 1968. About 77% of homes are owner-occupied.

What to watch for in Exeter 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 Exeter

Send a request with your ZIP code (18643), what you are seeing, and roughly when the house was built. We pass it to an independent local foundation repair contractor who serves Exeter. They contact you to set up a visit and explain any fee. If no contractor can take it, we let you know.

Nearby towns: West Pittston, Swoyersville, Pittston. 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.