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Who licenses tree service companies in North 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 North Hempstead requires
- Cutting down a tree in a front or side yard requires a Town permit.
- Chapter 20A of the Town Code governs removing trees in the public right-of-way and from a private front yard when the removal is not tied to work that needs a building permit.
- Section 2-9(T) of the Town Code governs tree removal sought in connection with another activity that requires a building permit.
- The Town Board revised the Town's Tree Policy and two tree-related local laws on November 18, 2021, and amended the Tree Policy again on July 11, 2023.
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 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 North 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 Department of Building, Safety, Inspection and Enforcement, 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 North 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 North Hempstead require for tree removal and pruning?
Removing a front or side yard tree in North Hempstead takes a Town permit. North Hempstead's Chapter 20A covers right-of-way and front yard tree removal outside building permit work. Tree removal tied to building permit work in North Hempstead falls under Town Code Section 2-9(T).
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 North 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 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.
- Nassau County Consumer Affairs, Who Must Be Licensed? (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of North Hempstead, Code Enforcement (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of North Hempstead, Preservation of Trees (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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