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Find a licensed foundation repair contractor in Huntington, NY
Who licenses foundation repair contractors in Huntington
- Suffolk's home improvement law covers any repair to residential property and home raising, which it defines as any service that separates a house, or part of one, from its foundation. Doing either as a business takes a county license, barring an exemption.
- Foundation repair is not a separate entry on Suffolk's home improvement list, though basements are.
State rules and the lookup steps: how to check a foundation repair contractor's license.
What the Town of Huntington requires
- When proposed alteration work goes beyond the limits in New York State Education Law Section 7302, Huntington requires the seal and signature of a licensed architect or professional engineer on the drawings.
- For a new house, Huntington requires a licensed land surveyor's foundation location survey after the foundation is built and passes inspection, and before any framing begins.
The Town of Huntington Building and Housing Division handles permits ((631) 351-2821). Our Town of Huntington permit guide covers how to apply, inspections and certificates.
Homes in Huntington: what the Census shows
Across the Town of Huntington, villages included, the median home was built in 1963, and 43% of homes were built before 1960, 11% before 1940. 89% of homes here are owner-occupied, and 84% are single-family detached houses.
What foundation repair costs here
Labor is a large part of any price. Long Island cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median $65,026 a year, from about $53,234 at entry level to $82,344 with experience. Construction laborers earn a median $58,875 a year, from about $39,468 at entry level to $79,154 with experience. (New York State Department of Labor, wages updated to the first quarter of 2026.) Prices come from written estimates; more in the foundation repair cost guide.
Before you hire in Huntington
- Ask for the license number the work needs here (see who licenses foundation repair contractors above), and check it before you sign.
- Ask who files with the Town of Huntington Building and Housing Division, and who books the inspections.
- Should a licensed engineer evaluate this before anyone prices a repair?
- What causes the movement, and what will stop it coming back?
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Questions homeowners ask
Does a foundation repair contractor need a license in Huntington, NY?
Foundation repair falls under Suffolk's home improvement license law, which covers home repairs and separating a house from its foundation. Suffolk's home improvement list includes basements but does not name foundation repair as such.
What does the Town of Huntington require for foundation repair?
Huntington requires sealed architect or engineer drawings for alterations beyond State Education Law 7302 limits. Huntington requires a foundation location survey by a licensed surveyor before framing starts on a new house.
How do I check a foundation repair contractor's license in Suffolk County?
Home Improvement License is the license type to pick in Suffolk's Look Up for a foundation contractor. Foundation contractors' Suffolk licenses are confirmed by Consumer Affairs on (631) 853-4600.
How much does a foundation repair contractor cost in Huntington?
No public agency prices foundation repair job by job. The price comes from written estimates after a licensed pro sees the job. For context, Long Island cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median $65,026 a year, from about $53,234 at entry level to $82,344 with experience. Construction laborers earn a median $58,875 a year, from about $39,468 at entry level to $79,154 with experience.
How old are the homes in Huntington, NY?
The median home in the Town of Huntington was built in 1963, and 43% were built before 1960, according to Census Bureau estimates for 2020-2024.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these official pages. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the office before you file anything.
- Suffolk County Consumer Affairs, Home Improvement License Law (PDF) (read 2026-11-03; page dated 5/25)
- Suffolk County Consumer Affairs, Licensing and Enforcement (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Huntington, Requirements for Building Permit (Alterations and Structures) (read 2026-11-03; page dated 8/9/2022)
- Town of Huntington, Requirements for New Residential Dwelling Permit (read 2026-11-03; page dated 8/9/2022)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates: year built, heating fuel, tenure, units and value (Huntington town) (read 2026-11-03)
- New York State Department of Labor, Occupational Wages (Long Island region, wages updated to the first quarter of 2026) (read 2026-11-03)
Checked 2026-11-03. Facts come only from the official pages listed, read on that date.
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