Foundation repair in Plains Township, PA
Plains Township mixes river lowlands, creeks and a wide range of house ages, from pre-war homes to newer ones.
Homes and foundations in Plains Township
The National Weather Service’s flood table for the Wilkes-Barre gauge lists lowlands in Plainsville as flooding from a 22-foot river stage, and River Road in Plainsville from 27 feet.
The Luzerne County 2025 hazard mitigation plan lists township projects to buy out, demolish or raise homes along streets in the Susquehanna floodplain, including North River Road and North and South River Streets, and to fix flooding on Mill, Gardners and Abrahams Creeks.
About 32% of homes in Plains Township were built before 1940, and about 47% before 1960. The median home was built in 1964. About 66% of homes are owner-occupied.
What to watch for in Plains Township 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 Plains Township
Send a request with your ZIP code (18705), what you are seeing, and roughly when the house was built. We pass it to an independent local foundation repair contractor who serves Plains Township. They contact you to set up a visit and explain any fee. If no contractor can take it, we let you know.
Nearby towns: Wilkes-Barre Township, Pittston, Duryea. All towns: service area.
Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. Local facts: National Weather Service; Luzerne County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan.