Is My Contractor Licensed in New York?

Plumbers in New York

Licensed by: Local plumbing boards (cities); in New York City, the NYC Department of Buildings

New York State does not issue a statewide plumbing license; local governments regulate plumbing under the General City Law, and the state advises contacting the local plumbing board for requirements. In New York City, only licensed master plumbers and their employees may perform plumbing work. Outside New York City, check with your city or county; in New York City, use the Department of Buildings license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Plumbing Contractor (New York Business Express)  ·  57 plumbing companies in New York on 1-800Deals

Electricians in New York

Licensed by: Local governments (city or county); in New York City, the NYC Department of Buildings

Local government entities, not the state, license electrical contractors in New York, and electrical work must be inspected by an approved electrical inspection agency. In New York City, electricians must be licensed by the Department of Buildings and only licensed electricians or their employees may perform electrical work. Check with your city or county, or use the Department of Buildings license search in New York City.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Electrical Contractors (New York Business Express)  ·  6 electricians companies in New York on 1-800Deals

HVAC (heating and air) in New York

Licensed by: No statewide license; check your city or county

New York State does not license home improvement contractors, but some counties and local governments license contractors or certain home improvement trades. The state Division of Consumer Protection advises checking your local government's licensing requirements and hiring only a licensed contractor where a license is required. There is no single statewide lookup, so check with your city or county.

Source: Consumer Alert: Tips for Avoiding Home Improvement Scams (NYS Department of State)  ·  14 hvac companies in New York on 1-800Deals

Roofers in New York

Licensed by: No statewide license; local home improvement contractor licensing

New York has no statewide roofing license; home improvement contractors must be licensed in New York City, Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties and the City of Buffalo. State law requires a written contract for home improvement work over 500 dollars (as of 2026). The Attorney General's page links to each local licensing office so you can check a contractor in your county.

Source: Contractors and home maintenance (New York Attorney General)  ·  4 roofing companies in New York on 1-800Deals

Pest control in New York

Licensed by: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Every business location that offers or provides commercial pesticide application must register with DEC and employ a certified applicator or technician in each category it works in. Individuals who apply pesticides commercially must be certified by DEC. You can check an applicator's certification or a company's registration in DEC's New York State Pesticide Administration Database (NYSPAD).

Look up a license  ·  Source: Business/Agency Pesticide Information (NYS Department of Environmental Conservation)  ·  29 pest control companies in New York on 1-800Deals

Garage door companies in New York

Licensed by: Local home improvement contractor licensing (NYC: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection)

New York's official licensing pages list no separate garage door license. In New York City, anyone doing construction, repair or remodeling on a residence needs a Home Improvement Contractor license from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, and the covered work listed includes garages. Outside New York City, check whether your county or city licenses home improvement contractors.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Home Improvement Contractor License (NYC Department of Buildings)  ·  17 garage doors companies in New York on 1-800Deals

Water damage restoration in New York

Licensed by: NYS Department of Labor (mold assessment and remediation)

New York has no water damage restoration license, but mold assessors, mold remediation contractors and mold abatement workers must be licensed by the Department of Labor for mold projects larger than 10 square feet. A residential property owner working on their own property does not need a mold license. The Department of Labor links to a search of licensed mold contractors.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Mold Frequently Asked Questions (NYS Department of Labor)  ·  152 water damage restoration companies in New York on 1-800Deals

Frequently asked questions

Does New York State license contractors?

No. New York State does not license home improvement contractors. Some counties and cities do, including New York City, Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties and the City of Buffalo, so check with your local government.

How do I check a contractor in New York City?

Home improvement contractors are licensed by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, and a license is required for home improvement work costing more than 200 dollars (as of 2026). Master plumbers and electricians are licensed by the Department of Buildings, which has its own license search.

Can the same company test for mold and clean it up in New York?

No. New York law bars a licensed mold company and its employees from doing both the assessment and the remediation on the same property. One company may do the assessment and the clearance, but a different company must do the cleanup.

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