Foundation repair in Hazleton, PA
Hazleton is coal country of its own, on the Eastern Middle Anthracite Field, with most of its homes built before 1960.
Homes and foundations in Hazleton
The Luzerne County hazard mitigation plan places abandoned mines in the southern part of the county near Hazleton, and records that mine subsidence damaged two houses in neighboring Hazle Township in April 2008. The U.S. Geological Survey lists Hazleton under the Eastern Middle Anthracite Field.
River flooding is not the issue here: the county plan counts no Hazleton structures inside the mapped flood zone. Basement water comes from rain, ground water and runoff instead.
About 32% of homes in Hazleton were built before 1940, and about 60% before 1960. The median home was built in 1952. About 51% of homes are owner-occupied.
What to watch for in Hazleton 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 Hazleton
Send a request with your ZIP code (18201, 18202), what you are seeing, and roughly when the house was built. We pass it to an independent local foundation repair contractor who serves Hazleton. They contact you to set up a visit and explain any fee. If no contractor can take it, we let you know.
Nearby towns: Mountain Top. 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; USGS Water-Resources Investigations Report 83-4274.