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What tree service companies do
A tree service prunes, removes and grinds out trees and stumps, and clears storm damage, work that is dangerous near houses and power lines.
- A dead, leaning or storm-damaged tree near the house.
- Branches over the roof, the driveway or wires.
- Stumps to grind after a removal.
Who licenses tree service companies on Long Island
Suffolk County
- Suffolk's home improvement law covers arboriculture, which it defines to mean tree sprayers, tree pruners, tree stump removers and all other tree services, and a county license is required unless an exemption applies.
- On its licensing page, Suffolk Consumer Affairs includes arborists and tree services in the home improvement trades.
Nassau County
- Nassau Consumer Affairs requires a county license for tree surgery, which appears on its home improvement list.
Step by step: how to check a tree service company's license in Suffolk or Nassau.
Town by town
Each town page quotes that town's own rules for tree removal and pruning, with the date we read them.
| Town or city | County | What the town says |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Hempstead | Nassau County | Removing a right-of-way tree in Hempstead takes a Tree Permit, even when the owner does it. |
| Town of North Hempstead | Nassau County | Removing a front or side yard tree in North Hempstead takes a Town permit. |
| Town of Oyster Bay | Nassau County | Oyster Bay homeowners can request a Town inspection of a curbside tree that is damaging a sidewalk or dying. |
| City of Glen Cove | Nassau County | Glen Cove's Building Department forms include a Tree Removal Permit Application. |
| City of Long Beach | Nassau County | Long Beach owners and occupants maintain trees and shrubs between their property line and the street. |
| Town of Babylon | Suffolk County | Trees in Babylon's right of way, usually 6 to 8 feet from the curb, are Town trees. |
| Town of Huntington | Suffolk County | Tree removal permits in Huntington can be applied for online. |
| Town of Smithtown | Suffolk County | Shade trees along Smithtown's town roads are generally the Highway Department's responsibility. |
| Town of Brookhaven | Suffolk County | Clearing trees on a Brookhaven home lot of 2 acres or more takes a Tree Clearing Permit. |
| Town of Riverhead | Suffolk County | Removing a tree inside a Riverhead town highway takes the highway superintendent's written consent. |
| Town of Southampton | Suffolk County | Planting trees or bushes in Southampton's town right-of-way needs Highway Department review first. |
| Town of Shelter Island | Suffolk County | Shelter Island's Landmark Trees on public land need prior permission before removal or heavy pruning. |
What it costs
Labor is a large part of any price. Long Island tree trimmers and pruners earn a median $63,981 a year, from about $42,653 at entry level to $75,966 with experience. (New York State Department of Labor, wages updated to the first quarter of 2026.)
Tree work prices turn on the size of the tree, how close it is to the house or wires, access for equipment, and cleanup and stump grinding. See the tree service cost guide.
What to ask before you hire
- Your county license number, so I can check it before I sign?
- A certificate of insurance sent to me by your insurer, not a photo?
- Does my town or village require a permit to remove this tree?
- What insurance covers damage to my house and the neighbors', and for workers on the job?
- Is cleanup, wood removal and stump grinding in the price?
- For branches near power lines: is the utility involved?
How Revival helps
Request a free call. Revival goes over the job and the permit with you, checks licenses and insurance, and introduces up to two vetted, licensed tree service companies as they join our network. You choose who to hire, and you never pay Revival.
Tree Service by town
- Tree service in Hempstead (Nassau County)
- Tree service in North Hempstead (Nassau County)
- Tree service in Oyster Bay (Nassau County)
- Tree service in Glen Cove (Nassau County)
- Tree service in Long Beach (Nassau County)
- Tree service in Babylon (Suffolk County)
- Tree service in Huntington (Suffolk County)
- Tree service in Smithtown (Suffolk County)
- Tree service in Brookhaven (Suffolk County)
- Tree service in Riverhead (Suffolk County)
- Tree service in Southampton (Suffolk County)
- Tree service in Shelter Island (Suffolk County)
Guides
Questions homeowners ask
Do I need a permit to cut down a tree on Long Island?
Some towns and villages require one. The town pages below quote what each official page says.
Who handles a tree on power lines?
Stay away from it and call the electric utility. Work near energized lines is for crews trained and cleared for it.
How does Revival help with tree work?
A free call to pin down the job and any permit, then introductions to vetted companies as they join our network.
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)
- Nassau County Consumer Affairs, Who Must Be Licensed? (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Hempstead, Highway Department (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of North Hempstead, Code Enforcement (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Oyster Bay, Tree Removal Application (PDF) (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)
- City of Long Beach, Code of Ordinances, Supplement No. 87 (PDF) (read 2026-11-03; page dated Supplement No. 87 (ordinances enacted April 7, 2026))
- Town of Babylon, Trees FAQ: What is a Town tree? (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Huntington, Tree Removal Permit (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Smithtown, Highway Department Programs (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Brookhaven, Tree Clearing (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Riverhead, Memo on tree ownership in the town right-of-way (read 2026-11-03; page dated July 17, 2026)
- Town of Southampton, Driveway Apron Standards (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Shelter Island, Homeowners Handbook (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.
Talk the job through before you call anyone
Tell us about the house and the job in about four minutes. Revival calls you, free, to go over the scope, the budget, the timing and your town's permit office. Contractor matches open as our first licensed partners sign.