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Who licenses irrigation contractors in Oyster Bay
- Consumer Affairs in Nassau includes lawn irrigation contractors on its list of who must be licensed.
- Among the work categories on Nassau's license application is one for irrigation and sprinklers.
- Home improvement contractors doing sprinkler or irrigation work in Nassau must submit a New York backflow tester certification from a course provider approved by the state Department of Health.
State rules and the lookup steps: how to check an irrigation contractor's license.
What the Town of Oyster Bay requires
- Inground sprinkler systems are on the Town's list of projects that generally require a permit.
- The Town's online portal accepts permits for inground lawn sprinkler systems, with the RPZ valve included in the filing.
The Town of Oyster Bay Building Division handles permits ((516) 624-6200 ext. 1). Our Town of Oyster Bay permit guide covers how to apply, inspections and certificates.
Homes in Oyster Bay: what the Census shows
Across the Town of Oyster Bay, villages included, the median home was built in 1957, and 63% of homes were built before 1960, 10% before 1940. 89% of homes here are owner-occupied, and 86% are single-family detached houses.
What irrigation and sprinkler work costs here
Labor is a large part of any price. Long Island landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn a median $47,635 a year, from about $37,044 at entry level to $53,326 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 irrigation and sprinklers cost guide.
Before you hire in Oyster Bay
- Ask for the license number the work needs here (see who licenses irrigation contractors above), and check it before you sign.
- Ask who files with the Town of Oyster Bay Building Division, and who books the inspections.
- Who installs and tests the backflow preventer, and are they certified for it?
- What controller, zones and coverage are in the price?
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Questions homeowners ask
Does an irrigation contractor need a license in Oyster Bay, NY?
Lawn irrigation contractors must be licensed in Nassau County, where Consumer Affairs names them on its Who Must Be Licensed list. Nassau's license application has an Irrigation/Sprinklers work category. Nassau irrigation contractors must submit a state backflow tester certification from a Health Department approved course provider.
What does the Town of Oyster Bay require for irrigation and sprinkler work?
An inground sprinkler system generally needs an Oyster Bay permit. Oyster Bay lawn sprinkler permits, RPZ valve included, can be filed online.
How do I check an irrigation contractor's license in Nassau County?
Look up the home improvement license of a Nassau irrigation contractor in the county's online license search. Nassau irrigation contractors' backflow certifications can be checked against the state's certified tester list.
How much does an irrigation contractor cost in Oyster Bay?
No public agency prices irrigation and sprinkler work job by job. The price comes from written estimates after a licensed pro sees the job. For context, Long Island landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn a median $47,635 a year, from about $37,044 at entry level to $53,326 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 Oyster Bay, NY?
The median home in the Town of Oyster Bay was built in 1957, and 63% 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 Health, backflow tester certification instructions and procedures (read 2026-11-03)
- NYS Department of Health, Cross-Connection Control (read 2026-11-03)
- Nassau County Consumer Affairs, Who Must Be Licensed? (read 2026-11-03)
- Nassau County Consumer Affairs, Home Improvement Business License Application (PDF) (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Oyster Bay, Building Division (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Oyster Bay, Building Division Portal (read 2026-11-03)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates: year built, heating fuel, tenure, units and value (Oyster Bay 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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