Huntington has the rule that catches more kitchen remodels than anything else on Long Island, and most homeowners hear about it from a contractor after the cabinets are already picked.
What we see in Huntington kitchens
Huntington requires plans sealed by a licensed architect or professional engineer for any alteration costing more than ten thousand dollars, and for anything affecting structural safety at any cost. Long Island kitchens start around $30,000 and ours run $20,000 to $30,000, so in practice every full kitchen here needs stamped drawings. Budget it as a line item on day one rather than meeting it in week three. The full Huntington filing list.
The rest of the Huntington package is heavier than neighboring towns too: two notarized applications signed by the property owner, three recent surveys by a licensed land surveyor, a recent tax bill, three sets of drawings, and a workers compensation certificate. If you do not have a current survey, that alone can add time before anything else starts.
None of that applies if the kitchen is a straight replacement with nothing moving. It applies the moment the job becomes permitted work. Knowing which of the two you have, before you spend anything, is the single most useful thing we can tell you here.
Permits in Huntington
The short rule: same footprint is finish work, moving anything that carries water, gas or electricity is not. What that means at Huntington Building & Housing Department has the filing detail, the fees position and the phone number.
What a kitchen costs in Huntington
Complete installed kitchens run $20,000 to $30,000 — cabinets, quartz, island, new sink and plumbing, demo and labor. The sets came from cancelled orders and are already in our warehouse, which is why the price works and why it is finite. Long Island contractors publish $30,000 to $80,000 for the same job, with a three to sixteen week wait for cabinets.
What the price covers, line by line · why the lead-time gap is so large · five ways to cut a kitchen bill · what belongs in any quote
Verified August 2026. Requirements and fees change and each department publishes independently. Confirm anything here with the Huntington Building & Housing Department at (631) 351-3000 before you order materials or sign a contract. Town Hall, 100 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743, Room 115.
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Also serving, near Huntington
We are based in East Patchogue and work across Suffolk County. Near Huntington we regularly work in:
- Huntington Station
- Greenlawn
- Centerport
- Cold Spring Harbor
- Melville
- Dix Hills
If your town is not on the list, call anyway — the list is where we work most, not a boundary. Anything from Nassau through the Twin Forks is fair game; we tell you honestly if travel makes a small job uneconomical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an architect for a kitchen remodel in Huntington?
Almost certainly. Huntington requires plans sealed by a licensed architect or professional engineer for any alteration costing more than ten thousand dollars, and a full kitchen on Long Island is well past that. The filing package is also heavier than neighboring towns: two notarized applications, three surveys, a tax bill, three drawing sets and a workers compensation certificate.
What does Huntington require for a kitchen permit?
Two Building Permit Application (87-01) forms completed and notarized, signed by the property owner rather than a lessee, three recent complete surveys by a licensed land surveyor, a recent tax bill showing Section Block and Lot, three sets of construction drawings, and a Certificate of Workers Compensation. Any alteration over ten thousand dollars must have plans sealed by a licensed architect or professional engineer.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Huntington, NY?
Long Island contractors publish full remodels at roughly $30,000 to $80,000 for 2026. Our complete installed kitchens run $20,000 to $30,000 using cabinet sets from cancelled orders that are already in our warehouse, covering cabinets, quartz counters, an island where the room takes one, a new sink and its plumbing, demolition and haul-away, and labor.
Related Reading
- Permits at your building department — what triggers a filing, and the phone number
- What $25,000 buys — line by line
- Cabinet lead times — why in-stock is faster
- Cheapest way to redo a kitchen — five moves, ranked
- Kitchen remodel cost — 2026 Long Island numbers
Work With Alec's Construction
This guide is written by the crew that does the work. See Alec's Kitchen Remodeling service — cabinets, counters and layout, installed by one crew. Licensed and insured on Long Island, one crew start to finish, free walkthrough and a written estimate inside 48 hours.
Booking the cold months now: we also handle Bathroom Remodeling and Painting.
We pull the permits on our own jobs — if you need the building department for your town, we keep a current directory of all 23 Long Island permit offices.
Also Serving Huntington
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- Basement Finishing in Huntington — egress, ceiling height and moisture
- Bathroom Remodeling in Huntington — full gut renovations
- Chimney Repair in Huntington — repointing, crowns, caps and flashing
- Deck Builders in Huntington — new builds, repairs and railings
- Emergency Roof Repair in Huntington — tarping, leaks and storm response
- Fallen Tree Removal & Roof Repair in Huntington — tree off the house, roof supported and repaired
- Flood & Water Damage Cleanup in Huntington — wet material out, drying metered
- Front Steps & Stoops in Huntington — rebuilds, treads and railings
- Garage Conversion in Huntington — turning the garage into living space
- Gutter Installation in Huntington — seamless gutters, fascia and drainage
- House Painters in Huntington — exteriors while the fall window holds
- Hurricane & Storm Damage Repair in Huntington — trees, flooding, cleanup and repairs
- Storm Damage & Insurance Restoration in Huntington — emergency tarping and the claim
- Interior Painting in Huntington — the right work for the cold months
- Masonry & Pavers in Huntington — patios, walkways and retaining walls
- Roofing in Huntington — tear-offs, repairs and storm damage
- Siding in Huntington — James Hardie, vinyl and cedar
- Storm Debris Removal & Cleanup in Huntington — trees, building debris and hauling
- Storm Roof & Siding Repair in Huntington — wind damage, tarped and rebuilt
- Windows & Doors in Huntington — insert and full-frame replacement
Ready to Get Started?
Planning a kitchen in Huntington? Call Alec's Construction at (631) 312-7441. We measure on site, price it in writing, and you can look at the actual cabinet sets first.