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General Contractors in Scranton, PA
24 local general contractors serving Scranton and the surrounding area. Scranton is a smaller city where most pros also serve nearby towns. See typical Pennsylvania costs and a free DIY-or-hire breakdown before you reach out. We never sell your info and never take kickbacks.
Population
~77,118
Pros within 35 mi
24
Nearest listed
1 mi
Typical general contracting cost in Pennsylvania: hiring runs $64,100–$177,500, DIY about $48,600–$140,900. Calibrate it to Scranton before you call.
General Contractors near Scranton
Heating and Air Conditioning
HVAC · Scranton, Pennsylvania · 1 mi
Ascape Landscaping
Landscaping · Dunmore, Pennsylvania · 2 mi
Supreme Sealcoating & Driveway Repair
Handyman · Chinchilla, Pennsylvania · 2 mi
Gortons Custom Construction
Electrician · Throop, Pennsylvania · 3 mi
Four Seasons Ground Care
Concrete · Roaring Brook Township, Pennsylvania · 9 mi
We Do That Construction
Siding · Pittston, Pennsylvania · 9 mi
Philip Michael LLC Electrical & Lighting
Electrician · Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania · 13 mi
That Guy! Services
Landscaping · Hawley, Pennsylvania · 13 mi
Williams Garden Center Inc.
Deck & Patio · Covington Township, Pennsylvania · 14 mi
Permits & rules in Pennsylvania
Permit rules for general contracting vary by city and county in Pennsylvania. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Pennsylvania guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Pennsylvania general contracting costs are calibrated from the national average using Pennsylvania's regional price parity (0.97) and local labor index (1.00).
See Pennsylvania permit details →General Contractors in Scranton: common questions
How much does it cost to hire a general contractor in Scranton, Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, general contracting typically runs $64,100 to $177,500 when you hire a pro, and about $48,600 to $140,900 if you do it yourself. Scranton prices track the Pennsylvania range, with larger metros toward the high end. Size it to your own home with our free calculator.
Do I need a permit for general contracting in Pennsylvania?
Permit rules for general contracting vary by city and county in Pennsylvania. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Pennsylvania guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Always confirm with the Scranton or Pennsylvania building department before work begins.
Should I DIY or hire a general contractor in Scranton?
General contracting is rated moderate for a DIYer. Doing it yourself can save the gap between $48,600 to $140,900 and $64,100 to $177,500, but general contractors bring tools, permits, and a warranty. For a large or time-sensitive job, a local pro in Scranton is usually the safer call. Our free DIY-or-hire calculator walks through it.
How many general contractors serve Scranton?
We currently list 24 general contractors within about 35 miles of Scranton, the nearest about 1 miles out. We never sell your information and never take kickbacks.