Foundation repair in Pittston, PA
Pittston's history runs underground. Its older homes, most built before 1960, often show it in the basement.
Homes and foundations in Pittston
A state historical marker at North Main and Union Streets records the Twin Shaft Disaster of June 28, 1896, when a cave-in of rock and coal at the Twin Shaft Colliery killed 58 men. The Luzerne County hazard mitigation plan notes the 1959 Knox Mine Disaster in nearby Jenkins Township, where mining came within six feet of the river bed, and a 1909 mine-subsidence sinkhole near Pittston Township.
The river matters too. The National Weather Service’s flood table for the Wilkes-Barre gauge lists lowlands in Pittston as flooding from a 24-foot river stage.
About 42% of homes in Pittston were built before 1940, and about 61% before 1960. The median home was built in 1947. About 47% of homes are owner-occupied.
What to watch for in Pittston homes
Houses this old usually stand on stone, brick or early block foundations. Watch for:
- Sandy or missing mortar between stones or blocks. See stone foundation repair.
- Damp walls and seepage at the floor joint after rain. See basement waterproofing.
- Bulges or horizontal cracks where soil pressure has pushed a wall in. See bowing basement wall repair.
Sending a request from Pittston
Send a request with your ZIP code (18640), what you are seeing, and roughly when the house was built. We pass it to an independent local foundation repair contractor who serves Pittston. 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, Duryea, Exeter. All towns: service area.
Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. Local facts: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission markers; Luzerne County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan; National Weather Service.