Lackawanna County
Scranton, PA water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Scranton, PA usually starts in one of a few places: a failed supply line or water heater, a roof or window leak, or water that gets into a basement or crawl space. 72% of Scranton's 35,623 homes were built before 1960, and 52% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 10 Scranton ZIP codes in Lackawanna County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Scranton, PA, shut off the water or power if it's safe, then call (833) 462-1975. We connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP; 10 Scranton ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Scranton
Older foundations and pipes
In a city where 72% of homes were built before 1960, the usual suspects are corroded supply lines, cracked cast-iron drains and foundations that let water in after heavy rain.
Rowhome shared walls
Water from a neighbor's roof or plumbing can travel through party walls and shared basements.
Many neighborhoods, many causes
Scranton spans 10 ZIP codes, so the causes vary by neighborhood: older streets see more pipe and drain failures, newer subdivisions more appliance and supply-line leaks, and low-lying areas more storm water.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Pennsylvania page.
Census data
Scranton homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 35,623
- Median year built
- 1938
- Built before 1960
- 72%
- Owner-occupied
- 51%
Among the 19 Pennsylvania cities with pages on this site, Scranton ranks #4 by number of homes and has older housing than 89% of them (median build year 1938). Its share of pre-1960 homes (72%) is well above the 59% average for those cities, which points to more pipe, drain and foundation leaks.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 75,905 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Lackawanna County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Lackawanna County in 8 major disaster declarations: 6 severe storms, 1 flood, 1 hurricane. The most recent was Severe Storms and Flooding in 2018 (DR-4408).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Scranton water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Scranton?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Scranton, PA, shut off the water or power if it's safe, then call (833) 462-1975. We connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP; 10 Scranton ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
How old are homes in Scranton?
The median home in Scranton was built in 1938. About 72% of its 35,623 homes were built before 1960 and 5% in 2000 or later, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Older homes are more likely to have corroded pipes and drains; newer homes see more appliance and supply-line leaks.
Has Lackawanna County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Lackawanna County in 8 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms and Flooding (2018). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Scranton?
Restoration companies in our network cover 10 Scranton ZIP codes. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so enter yours in the ZIP checker or call to confirm a company serves your address.
Common calls
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ZIP codes covered in Scranton
18503, 18504, 18505, 18508, 18509, 18510, 18512, 18515, 18519, 18540
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Also covered in Lackawanna County: Dunmore · Carbondale · Old Forge · Archbald · Peckville · Taylor · Moosic · Olyphant · Clarks Summit · Jessup · Jermyn · Moscow · Dalton
Guides for Scranton homeowners
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