Scranton, Pennsylvania

The best local services in Scranton

Scranton is a city in northeastern Pennsylvania, the cultural and economic center of the Lackawanna Valley.

23 service categories Updated October 2026

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23 service directories for Scranton

🏠 Roofers in Scranton Roofing contractors handle repair, replacement, and inspection for residential… 🔧 Plumbers in Scranton Plumbers handle water line repair, drain cleaning, fixture installation, water… ❄️ HVAC Contractors in Scranton HVAC contractors install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air… ⚡ Electricians in Scranton Electricians handle wiring, panel upgrades, lighting installation, EV chargers… 🌿 Landscapers in Scranton Landscapers handle lawn care, design, hardscaping, tree services, and seasonal… 🔨 Handyman Services in Scranton Handyman services cover small repairs, installations, and home maintenance… 🎨 Painters in Scranton Interior and exterior painters handle full repaints, color consulting, prep… 🪵 Flooring Contractors in Scranton Flooring contractors install and refinish hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, and… 🏗️ General Contractors in Scranton General contractors manage full home additions, renovations, and remodels… 🐛 Pest Control in Scranton Pest control specialists treat termites, rodents, ants, bed bugs, and wildlife… ✨ Cleaning Services in Scranton Residential and commercial cleaning, weekly service, move-out deep cleans… 🧱 Concrete Contractors in Scranton Concrete contractors pour driveways, patios, sidewalks, foundations, and… 🏡 Fence Contractors in Scranton Fence contractors install and repair wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain-link, and… 🚗 Garage Door Repair in Scranton Garage door specialists handle spring replacement, opener installation, panel… 🔌 Appliance Repair in Scranton Appliance repair technicians service refrigerators, washers, dryers… 📦 Moving Companies in Scranton Local and long-distance movers handle residential, commercial, and piano or safe… 🔑 Locksmiths in Scranton Locksmiths handle lockouts, rekeying, lock installation, safe opening, and… 🛠️ Auto Mechanics in Scranton Auto mechanics handle oil changes, brake repair, engine diagnostics… 💦 Pressure Washing in Scranton Pressure washing services clean driveways, siding, decks, fences, patios, and… 🪵 Deck Builders in Scranton Deck builders design and construct wood, composite, and PVC decks, pergolas, and… ☀️ Solar Installers in Scranton Solar installers design, permit, and install residential and commercial… 💇 Hair Salons in Scranton Hair salons and barbershops for cuts, color, styling and treatments, from… 👓 Optometrists in Scranton Eye exams, prescriptions, contact lens fittings and eyewear, from independent…

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Scranton homes and weather, and when to book each trade

Scranton has an older housing stock, with 80% of homes built before 1970, and about 110 freezing nights a year. Both shape which repairs come up most and when to book them.

Homes in Scranton

Median home built	1939 or earlier
Homes built before 1970	80%
Homes built since 2010	1%
Owner-occupied	46%
Single-family detached	47%
Median home value	$177,500
Median rent	$1,102 a month

Weather in Scranton

Typical last spring frost	April 24
Typical first fall frost	November 2
Nights at or below freezing	about 110 a year
Days at 90°F or hotter	about 6 a year
Precipitation	about 45 inches a year
Snowfall	about 41 inches a year
Wettest month	April

When to book in Scranton

Late winter, before about April 24: Dormant-season tree pruning, a heating check while it still matters, and a look at pipes after the coldest nights. HVAC Contractors, Plumbers.
From about April 24 into early summer: Planting, pours, posts, decks and exterior paint, plus an air-conditioning tune-up before the first hot spell. Good crews book up early. Landscapers, Concrete Contractors, Fence Contractors, Deck Builders, Painters, Pressure Washing, HVAC Contractors.
Before April, the wettest month: Roof and flashing repairs, limbs over the house, and drainage fixes before the wettest weeks. Roofers, Landscapers.
Early fall, before the first frost around November 2: Finish exterior paint and deck sealing, winterize outdoor spigots, and get the furnace and garage door checked before the first frost. Painters, Deck Builders, Plumbers, HVAC Contractors, Garage Door Repair, Pressure Washing.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Scranton, PA, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

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What the directory knows about Scranton

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175listings indexed172 businesses, 3 directory pages

2.3per 1,000 residents#6 of 10 in Pennsylvania

26/30trades covered4 with no local listing yet

38%phone on filereachable without a form

Deepest bench: Moving Companies (12 listed). Thinnest: pool companies, photographers, plumbers. Counts come from the listings behind each directory page, refreshed October 2026; no business pays to be listed or ranked.

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Side-by-side decision guides for Scranton

Roofers vs General Contractors Single-system, roof-only? Roofer. Multi-trade or structural? GC. HVAC Contractors vs Plumbers Tankless water heater install crosses both, most plumbers handle it, some HVAC shops do too. Get one quote from each. Electricians vs Handyman Services If it touches the breaker panel or the meter, it's electrician. Insurance and code in most counties require it. Plumbers vs Handyman Services Soldering, gas, sewer, or anything behind drywall = plumber. Drop-in, no-tools-past-a-wrench = handyman. Landscapers vs Tree Services Tree on the ground or coming down: tree service. Garden bed, lawn, or shrubs under 10 feet: landscaper. Painters vs Handyman Services If the customer will judge the finish under direct light, hire the painter. If the paint is incidental to a fix, handyman is fine.

About service businesses in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Scranton is a city in northeastern Pennsylvania, the cultural and economic center of the Lackawanna Valley. Popular neighborhoods include Green Ridge, Hill Section, Minooka, Providence, West Side. The businesses we rank here serve all of Scranton and nearby communities.

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