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Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA · 574,000 people

Foundation repair cost in Scranton, PA

Most homeowners pay $15,800 – $26,300 (mid-range, typical $20,300, before sales tax), 1% above the national average and 1% below the Pennsylvania average.

Most homeowners pay

$15,800 – $26,300Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA · 8 · before sales tax
Typical: $20,300
Labour $9,720Materials $10,537Work hours: 129.5

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Price levels in Scranton, PA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$10,700
$8,300 – $13,900
$4,858$5,810
Mid-range$20,300
$15,800 – $26,300
$9,720$10,537
Premium$22,300
$17,400 – $28,900
$10,934$11,324

Why prices in Scranton, PA are different

Labor is about 48% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 130 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Scranton, PA area cost about 3% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 1% above the national figure and 1% below the Pennsylvania average.

Scranton, PA ranks 46 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does foundation repair cost in Scranton, PA?

A mid-range job typically costs $20,300 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $15,800 – $26,300. Basic is about $10,700 and premium about $22,300.

Is foundation repair more expensive in Scranton, PA than elsewhere in Pennsylvania?

Scranton, PA: 1% below the Pennsylvania average of $20,600. Labor is about 48% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 130 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Scranton, PA area cost about 3% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 1% above the national figure and 1% below the Pennsylvania average.

How does Scranton, PA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Scranton, PA ranks 46 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $20,000.

How much of the price is labor in Scranton, PA?

About 48% at the mid-range level, around 130 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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