Find a pro in North Hempstead
Find a licensed sewer and drain company in North Hempstead, NY
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Who licenses sewer and drain companies in North Hempstead
- 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.
State rules and the lookup steps: how to check a sewer and drain company's license.
What the Town of North Hempstead requires
- In the Town, Manhasset is not publicly sewered and Port Washington is served by the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District, according to Nassau County's sewer district list.
- Work in the Town's right-of-way, utility connections included, requires a Road Opening Permit, which the Highway Superintendent issues to homeowners and contractors alike.
The Department of Building, Safety, Inspection and Enforcement handles permits (516-869-7660). Our Town of North Hempstead permit guide covers how to apply, inspections and certificates.
Homes in North Hempstead: what the Census shows
Across the Town of North Hempstead, villages included, the median home was built in 1955, and 64% of homes were built before 1960, 21% before 1940. 80% of homes here are owner-occupied, and 71% 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 North Hempstead
- 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 Department of Building, Safety, Inspection and Enforcement, 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 North Hempstead, 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.
What does the Town of North Hempstead require for sewer and drain line work?
Manhasset has no public sewers, and Port Washington's sewers belong to its Water Pollution Control District. North Hempstead's Highway Superintendent issues Road Opening Permits, needed for utility connections in the right-of-way.
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 North Hempstead?
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 North Hempstead, NY?
The median home in the Town of North Hempstead was built in 1955, and 64% 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)
- Nassau County, Sewer Districts by Community (PDF) (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of North Hempstead, Highway Department (read 2026-11-03)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates: year built, heating fuel, tenure, units and value (North Hempstead 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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