Where Wyoming Valley mining began
Spray Foam Insulation in Pittston, PA
Very old homes near the Susquehanna.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote with material, thickness and R-value for each area
- Wiring, chimneys and vermiculite checked before anything is covered
Old Homes Near the Susquehanna
Spray Foam Insulation in Pittston works on a city of very old homes. Point2Homes data shows 41.8% of Pittston homes built in 1939 or earlier and 11.6% in the 1940s. Pittston was settled around 1770 by the Susquehanna Company of Connecticut, and the first mine in the Wyoming Valley's anthracite field opened near here in 1775. The 2020 census counted 7,591 residents, making it Luzerne County's fourth-largest city.
Mining history
Anthracite and the railroads drew thousands of immigrants. The Twin Shaft disaster on June 28, 1896, killed 58 miners. On January 22, 1959, the Susquehanna River broke through into the River Slope Mine in nearby Port Griffith, the Knox Mine disaster, which flooded the interconnected mines and effectively ended the industry.
Old houses
Most homes need the full old-house plan: attic sealing, wall-top blocking, cellulose to depth, dense-pack walls and sill foam. We check for knob-and-tube wiring and vermiculite first.
Renters
About 46.9% of Pittston homes are owner-occupied, per Point2Homes. Landlords insulate to cut complaints and turnover.
Near the river
Homes near the Susquehanna may have damp basements. We check before insulating below grade.
Code and zone
Pennsylvania's 2021 UCC took effect January 1, 2026. PHRC places Luzerne County in the Central zone, and OpenEI lists it in Zone 5A.
Costs
HomeGuide lists an average attic job at $1,000 to $2,700 and rim joist foam at $2,000 to $2,500. Your written estimate is the price.
A typical Pittston job
For a pre-war Pittston house, a common plan is: block the wall tops from the attic, seal the attic floor, blow cellulose to depth, dense-pack the walls and foam the sill and rim. For houses near the river, we pay extra attention to basement moisture.
Old neighborhoods
The anthracite and railroad boom made Pittston a melting pot with once-distinct ethnic and class neighborhoods, and the houses in each reflect the years they were built. Insulating during a renovation, with walls and ceilings open, costs less than doing it later.
Rebate
If PPL serves your home, its rebate form lists insulation at 75% of cost, up to $500 or $200 depending on heating type. Get a free estimate
Pittston Facts
- Old housing. About 41.8% of Pittston homes date from 1939 or earlier (Point2Homes, ACS data).
- First mine. The first mine in the Wyoming Valley anthracite field opened near Pittston in 1775.
- Knox Mine disaster. On January 22, 1959, the Susquehanna broke into the River Slope Mine in nearby Port Griffith.
- Renters. About 46.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Pittston Questions
Do you work for landlords?
Yes, each property is quoted separately.
Can you insulate a damp basement?
After the water source is handled.
How long does it take?
Two to three days for a full job.
Do you check for vermiculite?
Yes, and recommend testing.
Should I insulate during a renovation?
Yes, open walls and ceilings make it faster and cheaper.
Free Estimates in Pittston, PA
Pittston homeowners: ask for a written quote.
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