Service areas · Long Island
General contractor on Long Island: Nassau and Suffolk
Elite also works across Long Island, in Nassau and Suffolk counties: residential renovations, cabinetry and millwork, and commercial interiors, with one contract and one foreman for every trade.
- Nassau County
- Suffolk County
- Projects from $25K to $1M
- $2M liability + $5M umbrella
In short: On Long Island, the NYC Department of Buildings does not issue permits. Building permits come from your town, city, or village building department, and each county licenses home improvement contractors: the Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs and the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs. Elite plans the local approvals and quotes every job after a free site walk.
By county
Nassau and Suffolk counties
Nassau County
Nassau County has three towns (Hempstead, North Hempstead, and Oyster Bay), two cities (Glen Cove and Long Beach), and 64 incorporated villages. Building permits come from the town, city, or village where the property is.
The Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs licenses contractors who remodel residential homes. Contractors who work only on commercial buildings do not need that license. You can look up licensed contractors on the county’s licensing page.
Suffolk County
Suffolk County has ten towns: Babylon, Brookhaven, East Hampton, Huntington, Islip, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Smithtown, Southampton, and Southold, plus incorporated villages. Building permits come from the town or village where the property is.
The Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs licenses home improvement contractors and master electricians, and offers an online search of licensed contractors.
Permits & licenses
How Long Island differs from New York City
| New York City | Nassau County | Suffolk County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | NYC Department of Buildings | Town, city, or village building department | Town or village building department |
| Home improvement license | NYC DCWP, for residential work over $200 | Office of Consumer Affairs, for residential remodeling | Department of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs |
| Check a license | DCWP license check | Nassau County lookup | Suffolk County search |
Services
What we build on Long Island
Recent work
An example of our residential work
Residential Kitchen & Living Space Remodel
Custom shaker cabinetry, a new kitchen island, a built-in media wall, coffered ceilings with recessed lighting, and electrical panel work. Elite does not publish clients’ addresses or project locations.
How it works
How a Long Island project runs
- Site walkWe walk your home or space and note the town or village rules that apply.
- Line-item estimateA written estimate broken out by trade.
- Permits and scheduleLocal building permits and any board or landlord approvals set before demo.
- Build under one foremanEvery trade on one schedule.
- Punch list and handoverA joint walkthrough and a closed punch list.
FAQ
Long Island questions
Do you work in Nassau and Suffolk counties?
Yes. Elite works across Long Island in both Nassau and Suffolk counties, in addition to New York City.
Who issues building permits on Long Island?
Your town, city, or village building department, based on where the property is. The NYC Department of Buildings does not issue permits on Long Island.
Does a contractor need a license on Long Island?
For residential remodeling, yes. Nassau County’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Suffolk County’s Department of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs each license home improvement contractors. Check the license before you sign.
Do New York City rules apply on Long Island?
No. NYC Department of Buildings and DCWP rules apply inside the five boroughs. On Long Island, local building codes are enforced by your town, city, or village, and the county handles contractor licensing.
How much will my project cost?
Elite does not publish prices, because costs change and every home is different. Call (845) 721-2515 or request a free site walk for a written, line-item estimate.
Free site walk & estimate
Planning a project on Long Island? Let’s walk it.
Call for a quote, or request a free site walk and a written, line-item estimate.