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New Jersey Lead Inspections
for Rental Properties.

NJ law requires lead inspections for pre-1978 rentals. We deliver
certified inspections, fast turnaround reports, and compliance
documentation accepted by every NJ municipality — so your
property stays rental-ready and your tenants stay safe.

NJ law requires lead inspections for pre-1978 rentals. We deliver certified inspections, fast turnaround reports, and compliance documentation accepted by every NJ municipality — so your property stays rental-ready and your tenants stay safe.

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Lead Inspection Services

Lead dust-wipe inspection in a New Jersey rental property

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Lead Wipe & Visual Inspection

Protect your tenants and property with professional lead dust testing and visual inspection services. We perform thorough visual assessments to identify signs of deteriorated lead-based paint and collect dust wipe samples from floors, windowsills, and other surfaces to determine if hazardous lead dust is present.

  • Visual inspection for peeling, chipping, or damaged paint
  • Dust-wipe samples from floors and windowsills
  • Testing by a certified laboratory
  • Clear inspection results and documentation
  • Guidance on correcting conditions that may cause a failed inspection

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Post-Renovation Clearance Testing

After any renovation, repair, or painting work in a pre-1978 property, NJ requires clearance testing to confirm lead dust levels are safe. We collect dust wipe samples and send them to an accredited laboratory — providing the documentation you need to re-occupy the unit.

  • Post-Renovation Clearance Inspection
  • Visual inspection of all renovated areas
  • Lead-dust wipe sampling of required surfaces
  • Checks for remaining dust, debris, and paint chips
  • Laboratory analysis of collected samples
  • Confirms whether the property meets lead-clearance standards
Post-renovation lead clearance testing in a New Jersey rental property
Lead risk assessment for a New Jersey rental property

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Risk Assessment Evaluation

A comprehensive lead risk assessment goes beyond paint testing — it evaluates all potential lead hazards including paint, dust, soil, and water. The resulting written report satisfies NJ DCA requirements and gives landlords a complete picture of their compliance obligations.

  • Evaluation of paint, dust, soil, and water hazards
  • Identifies lead hazard control priorities
  • Written risk assessment report for NJ compliance
  • Recommended remediation plan included

The Inspection process

The Inspection Process

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions NJ landlords ask most

Lead inspection requirements can be confusing. Here are the questions we hear most often from NJ landlords and property managers.

In New Jersey, a rental lead inspection may require either a visual assessment or dust-wipe sampling, depending on the municipality. When dust-wipe sampling is required, a visual review is generally performed as part of the visit.
 
The Lead Inspection Process
STEP 1
Does your property need a lead inspection.
Generally led inspection applies to rental properties built before 1978. 
Schedule a qualified inspector certified by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
 
STEP 2
Visual Assessment
The inspector examines interior painted surfaces and common areas for: Peeling, chipping, chalking or cracking pain.
Damaged paint around windows, doors and trim.
Deteriorated friction and impact surfaces. Paint chips, visible dust, debris or renovation residue. Areas that are not sufficiently cleanable.
 
Dust Wipe Samples
The inspector will collect dust-wipe samples when required using a measured template and approved wipes. The inspector samples these areas: Floors, including carpeted and uncarpeted surfaces, interior window sills, window troughs or other required surfaces in 
rooms and common areas covered by the inspection.
Each wipe is sealed, labeled and documented. 
 
STEP 3
Laboratory Analysis
Samples are sent with chain-of-custody documentation to an accredited laboratory. The laboratory measures the amount of lead dust on each sampled surface to pass or fail determination
 
STEP 4 
Lead-safe certification
If no hazards are found, the lead inspector issues a lead-safe certificate, generally valid for two years. The next periodic inspection is normally required within three years, or following tenant turnover if the certificate has expired. If the property fails the owner must correct deteriorated paint and/or clean the contaminated areas using applicable lead-safe practices. After remediation, a dust-wipe reinspection is required. A certificate is issued only after the visual and laboratory requirements are satisfied.
 
A lead-safe certificate is not a lead-free certificate. It means no lead-based paint hazards were identified at the time of inspection—not that the building contains no lead paint.

Yes, if your rental property was built before 1978. New Jersey law (P.L. 2003, c.311) requires landlords to have pre-1978 rental units inspected for lead-based paint hazards before a new tenant moves in. Failure to comply can result in fines, loss of rental license, and civil liability.

Most single-family homes and apartments take 30 minutes  to an 1 hour depending on size and the number of rooms. Our inspectors test all painted surfaces systematically. Multi-unit buildings are scheduled by unit. You’ll receive your written report within at least 48 hours of the inspection.

Your report includes a complete inventory of all tested surfaces, identification of any lead-based paint or lead hazards, photographs of tested areas, and a summary of findings. The report is signed and sealed by a licensed NJ lead inspector and is accepted by NJ municipalities for compliance documentation.

Use our request information form to request an inspection.  We’ll confirm availability and schedule a booking confirmation within one business day. We serve all Southern New Jersey counties and can typically schedule within 1–4 days.

If lead-based paint or hazards are identified, your report will specify the location and severity of each finding. We’ll explain your options — which may include cleaning, painting, encapsulation, enclosure, or removal — and can recommend NJ-licensed lead abatement contractors. A clearance inspection after remediation confirms the property is safe for occupancy.

NJ LANDLORD COMPLIANCE

Stay compliant.
Protect your tenants

New Jersey’s lead disclosure laws place real obligations on landlords. A certified inspection report is your proof of compliance — and your protection against liability. We make it straightforward.

NJ COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

What NJ landlords are required to do

  • Pre-1978 rentals require inspection before a new tenant moves in, per NJ P.L. 2003, c.311.
  • Written report required — verbal confirmation is not sufficient for NJ compliance.
  • Landlord disclosure obligation — known lead hazards must be disclosed to prospective tenants.
  • Penalties for non-compliance can include fines, loss of rental license, and civil liability.
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