Find a pro in Glen Cove
Find a licensed sewer and drain company in Glen Cove, NY
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Who licenses sewer and drain companies in Glen Cove
- Nassau's Department of Consumer Affairs licenses sewer cleaners, a trade it names on its home improvement list.
- Nassau County leaves the licensing of sewer and drain plumbers to its cities, towns and villages, Consumer Affairs says.
- The City's permit checklist requires the plumbing application to be filed with the general construction application and completed only by a City of Glen Cove licensed plumber.
- The City licenses plumbers: its fee schedule lists $75.00 for a plumber's license renewal, $50.00 for the plumber's test and $250.00 for a reciprocal plumber's license.
State rules and the lookup steps: how to check a sewer and drain company's license.
What the City of Glen Cove requires
- For the City of Glen Cove, Nassau County's list of sewer districts by community names the county Department of Public Works as the local sewer authority.
The City of Glen Cove Building Department handles permits ((516) 676-4448). Our City of Glen Cove permit guide covers how to apply, inspections and certificates.
Homes in Glen Cove: what the Census shows
Across the City of Glen Cove, the median home was built in 1960, and 51% of homes were built before 1960, 19% before 1940. 51% of homes here are owner-occupied, and 49% are single-family detached houses.
What sewer and drain line work costs here
Labor is a large part of any price. Long Island plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $80,988 a year, from about $55,904 at entry level to $110,956 with experience. Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners earn a median $58,380 a year, from about $43,701 at entry level to $68,510 with experience. (New York State Department of Labor, wages updated to the first quarter of 2026.) Prices come from written estimates; more in the sewer and drain lines cost guide.
Before you hire in Glen Cove
- Ask for the license number the work needs here (see who licenses sewer and drain companies above), and check it before you sign.
- Ask who files with the City of Glen Cove Building Department, and who books the inspections.
- Will you camera the line and give me the video?
- Is the problem on my side of the property line or the sewer district's?
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Questions homeowners ask
Does a sewer and drain company need a license in Glen Cove, NY?
Nassau's home improvement licensing list names sewer cleaners, so a sewer cleaning company there needs a county Consumer Affairs license. Nassau's plumbers, including those on sewer and drain jobs, are licensed by cities, towns and villages rather than the county. In Glen Cove, only a City-licensed plumber may complete the plumbing permit application. Glen Cove runs its own plumber licensing, with a $50.00 test and $75.00 renewals.
What does the City of Glen Cove require for sewer and drain line work?
Nassau County Public Works is the local sewer authority for Glen Cove, per the county's list.
How do I check a sewer and drain company's license in Nassau County?
A Nassau sewer cleaner's license can be searched online in a database the county updates daily.
How much does a sewer and drain company cost in Glen Cove?
No public agency prices sewer and drain line work job by job. The price comes from written estimates after a licensed pro sees the job. For context, Long Island plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $80,988 a year, from about $55,904 at entry level to $110,956 with experience. Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners earn a median $58,380 a year, from about $43,701 at entry level to $68,510 with experience.
How old are the homes in Glen Cove, NY?
The median home in the City of Glen Cove was built in 1960, and 51% 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.
- New York State Business Express, plumbing licensing (read 2026-11-03)
- Nassau County Consumer Affairs, Who Must Be Licensed? (read 2026-11-03)
- Nassau County Consumer Affairs, Plumber and Electrician Complaints (read 2026-11-03)
- City of Glen Cove, Building Department, and the documents it links: Building Permit Application, Building Permit Application Checklist (rev 11/2020) and Fee Schedule (As Amended 12/23/2024; linked as Effective 03/18/25) (read 2026-11-03)
- Nassau County, Sewer Districts by Community (PDF) (read 2026-11-03)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates: year built, heating fuel, tenure, units and value (Glen Cove city) (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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