Siding replacement in Laflin, PA
Laflin has the newest houses in Greater Pittston: only about one in eight was built before 1960, and nine in ten are owner-occupied.
Homes in Laflin
Census estimates put Laflin’s median home at 1975, and the county hazard mitigation plan’s own count shows the smallest share of pre-1940 homes of any town around Pittston. A siding job here is more likely to replace 1970s to 1990s vinyl or aluminum than old wood siding. That is a reading of the housing data, not a survey of the houses.
About 7% of homes in Laflin were built before 1940, and about 13% before 1960. The median home was built in 1975. About 90% are owner-occupied.
What siding work tends to look like in Laflin
Most houses here are newer, often on their first vinyl siding. Expect:
- Faded or wavy vinyl on the sunny sides of the house. See vinyl siding replacement.
- Storm and impact damage to individual panels. See storm-damaged siding.
- A change of material when it is time to re-side. See siding materials.
Sending a request from Laflin
Send a request with your ZIP code (18702), what you need, and a little about the house. We pass it to an independent local siding contractor who serves Laflin. They contact you to set up a visit and a written estimate. If no contractor can take it, we let you know.
Nearby towns: Pittston Township, Jenkins Township, Plains Township. All towns: service area.
Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. Local facts: Luzerne County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan.