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Find a licensed generator installer in Huntington, NY
Who licenses generator installers in Huntington
- Suffolk County Consumer Affairs licenses the electricians who hook up standby generators, and Master Electrician and Restricted Electrical are both among its license types.
- Suffolk's home improvement law excludes work in the electrical and plumbing fields, so a home improvement license alone does not cover a generator's wiring.
- Natural Gas and LP Gas are both Restricted Plumbing categories on Suffolk's restricted license application.
- Any gas work in the Town must be done by a plumber licensed by the Town of Huntington.
State rules and the lookup steps: how to check a generator installer's license.
What the Town of Huntington requires
- The Town requires a plumbing permit for any generator installed on a residential property.
- Filing for a generator permit costs a $50 non-refundable fee per application, separate from the permit fee itself.
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 standby generator installation costs here
Labor is a large part of any price. Long Island electricians earn a median $80,288 a year, from about $51,265 at entry level to $105,120 with experience. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $80,988 a year, from about $55,904 at entry level to $110,956 with experience. (New York State Department of Labor, wages updated to the first quarter of 2026.) Prices come from written estimates; more in the standby generators cost guide.
Before you hire in Huntington
- Ask for the license number the work needs here (see who licenses generator installers above), and check it before you sign.
- Ask who files with the Town of Huntington Building and Housing Division, and who books the inspections.
- Where can the generator sit under the town's setback rules, and how loud is it?
- Which circuits will it run, and is the transfer switch automatic?
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Questions homeowners ask
Does a generator installer need a license in Huntington, NY?
Suffolk County Consumer Affairs licenses the electricians who connect standby generators, through license types that include Master Electrician. A Suffolk home improvement license does not cover generator wiring, because the county's law leaves out electrical work. Two of Suffolk's Restricted Plumbing categories are Natural Gas and LP Gas, the county's application shows. Huntington requires a Town-licensed plumber for all gas work.
What does the Town of Huntington require for standby generator installation?
A home generator in Huntington needs a Town plumbing permit. Huntington charges $50, not refunded, with each generator permit application.
How do I check a generator installer's license in Suffolk County?
Suffolk's online Look Up checks a generator electrician under Master Electrical or Restricted Electrical License. The Suffolk Look Up also covers Master Plumbing and Restricted Plumbing licenses, for a plumber on a generator's gas line. Suffolk license checks for generator installers can be done by phone at (631) 853-4600.
How much does a generator installer cost in Huntington?
No public agency prices standby generator installation job by job. The price comes from written estimates after a licensed pro sees the job. For context, Long Island electricians earn a median $80,288 a year, from about $51,265 at entry level to $105,120 with experience. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $80,988 a year, from about $55,904 at entry level to $110,956 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.
- NYS Department of State, Division of Building Standards and Codes FAQ (read 2026-11-03)
- Suffolk County Consumer Affairs, Licensing and Enforcement (read 2026-11-03)
- Suffolk County Consumer Affairs, Home Improvement License Law (PDF) (read 2026-11-03; page dated 5/25)
- Suffolk County Consumer Affairs, Restricted License Application (CA-L11) (read 2026-11-03; page dated 3/26)
- Town of Huntington, Generator Permit (read 2026-11-03)
- 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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