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Construction & Remodeling in Scranton, PA
Scranton requires a permit for all construction projects in the city and expects the work to be done by insured contractors licensed with the city. Mine subsidence checks are worth doing before foundation work or an addition.
Services
Services in Scranton
Services offered across Pennsylvania, including Scranton. Each page covers scope, cost factors and permits.
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels that update the layout, cabinets, counters, lighting and finishes, planned around how you cook and use the room.
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels built on sound waterproofing and ventilation, with fixtures and finishes that fit who uses the room.
Repairs & Maintenance
Planned repair visits for the small and mid-size problems that build up in a home or building, from sticking doors to rotted trim and loose railings.
Homes & buildings
What shapes a project in Scranton
Local conditions worth knowing before scope and budget are set.
Permits for all construction
The City of Scranton states that all construction projects in the city require a permit, including alterations, remodeling, additions, decks, fences and pools. The city lists a Home Improvement Contractor license for residential work and a General Contractor license for buildings with three or more units, commercial, industrial and demolition work.
Signs of mine subsidence
DEP describes mine subsidence damage as foundations that crack and tilt out of level, cracked walls, floors and ceilings, and doors and windows that jam. If a house shows these signs, look up the address in DEP's MSI Risk map before repairs or an addition.
Sources (3)
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection · checked 2026-09-24
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection · checked 2026-09-24
- City of Scranton Department of Economic and Community Development · checked 2026-09-24
Permits & service area
Before a project starts in Scranton
Local permit office
City of Scranton Code Enforcement (Department of Economic and Community Development)
Which permits a project needs depends on its scope. We identify them during planning; the official site has current requirements, forms and fees.
Visit the permit office site (official site, opens in a new tab)Service area
Scranton, Lackawanna County
Scranton and the surrounding Lackawanna Valley are not yet confirmed service areas. Share your project location so availability can be confirmed before scheduling.
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