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Who licenses tree service companies in Hempstead
- Nassau Consumer Affairs requires a county license for tree surgery, which appears on its home improvement list.
State rules and the lookup steps: how to check a tree service company's license.
What the Town of Hempstead requires
- The Town requires a Tree Permit to remove a tree in the Town right-of-way, whether the owner hires a contractor or does the work personally.
- A tree removal permit carries a $25 fee, and residents may mail in the Tree Permit application with the fee.
- The Town does not grant permits to remove healthy or growing trees.
- A Town tree permit lasts 60 days, according to the Town's tree fee schedule, with fees as of 7/2021.
- The Town makes homeowners responsible for living curb trees, its sidewalk repair FAQ says.
The Town of Hempstead Building Department handles permits (516-538-8500). Our Town of Hempstead permit guide covers how to apply, inspections and certificates.
Homes in Hempstead: what the Census shows
Across the Town of Hempstead, villages included, the median home was built in 1954, and 70% of homes were built before 1960, 22% before 1940. 82% of homes here are owner-occupied, and 78% are single-family detached houses.
What tree removal and pruning costs here
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.) Prices come from written estimates; more in the tree service cost guide.
Before you hire in Hempstead
- Ask for the license number the work needs here (see who licenses tree service companies above), and check it before you sign.
- Ask who files with the Town of Hempstead Building Department, and who books the inspections.
- 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?
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Questions homeowners ask
Does a tree service company need a license in Hempstead, NY?
Tree surgery is on Nassau County's list of work that requires a license from the Department of Consumer Affairs.
What does the Town of Hempstead require for tree removal and pruning?
Removing a right-of-way tree in Hempstead takes a Tree Permit, even when the owner does it. Hempstead charges $25 for a tree removal permit and accepts applications by mail. Hempstead will not permit removal of a healthy or growing tree.
How do I check a tree service company's license in Nassau County?
Tree services licensed in Nassau can be searched in the county's list of businesses with valid licenses.
How much does a tree service company cost in Hempstead?
No public agency prices tree removal and pruning job by job. The price comes from written estimates after a licensed pro sees the job. For context, 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.
How old are the homes in Hempstead, NY?
The median home in the Town of Hempstead was built in 1954, and 70% 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.
- Nassau County Consumer Affairs, Who Must Be Licensed? (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Hempstead, Highway Department (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Hempstead, Fees Tree Planting (PDF) (read 2026-11-03; page dated fees as of 7/2021)
- Town of Hempstead, Frequently Asked Questions: Sidewalk Repair (read 2026-11-03)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates: year built, heating fuel, tenure, units and value (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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