How to hire a certified lead inspector in Elizabeth, NJ
5 listings give an address in Elizabeth: 3 inspection/risk-assessment and 3 abatement. Another 15 are elsewhere in Union County.
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Questions to ask
- What is your firm certification number, and who will do the inspection (their individual credential)?
- Will you do a full inspection (surface by surface), a risk assessment, or both?
- Will you use an XRF analyzer, paint chip samples, or dust wipes?
- Will the report meet the requirements of the local rental-inspection or lead law?
New Jersey lead paint rules in brief
- Municipalities must inspect, or have a certified lead evaluation contractor inspect, certain single-family, two-family and multiple rental dwellings for lead-based paint hazards every three years or at tenant turnover, unless there is a valid lead-safe certification. Owners and landlords may hire a certified lead evaluation contractor directly (NJ DCA).
- DCA certifies lead evaluation and abatement contractors. NJDOH licenses the individual inspector/risk assessors, who must work for a DCA-certified contractor (NJDOH).
- DCA asks you to confirm a contractor's certification at (609) 633-6224 before hiring.
Sources: NJ DCA lead-safe rental law (P.L.2021, c.182). Plain-language summary, not legal advice. Confirm with the agency.
Certified pros based in Elizabeth
✔ Certified by NJ DCA Lead abatementLead inspection / evaluation
Abated, LLC
★★★★★5.0 (22) GoogleLicensed firm
NJ DCA Lead Evaluation Contractor - Residential/public buildings (RS/PB) #00806 (exp. 2028-06-22)
NJ DCA Lead Abatement Contractor - Residential/public buildings (RS/PB) #00803 (exp. 2028-06-22)
Source: NJ DCA list, retrieved 2026-10-12
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NJ DCA Lead Abatement Contractor - Residential/public buildings (RS/PB) #00803 (exp. 2028-06-22)
Source: NJ DCA list, retrieved 2026-10-12
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✔ Certified by NJ DCA Lead inspection / evaluation
Cut Above Insp. & Testing, LLC
★★★★★5.0 (41) GoogleLicensed firm
371 Johnson Ave, Apt C-7, Elizabeth, NJ
Contact listed by NJ DCA: Keri-Dean Scarlett
Contact listed by NJ DCA: Keri-Dean Scarlett
NJ DCA Lead Evaluation Contractor - Residential/public buildings (RS/PB), Commercial buildings/steel structures (CB/SS) #00739 (exp. 2027-03-31)
Source: NJ DCA list, retrieved 2026-10-12
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Source: NJ DCA list, retrieved 2026-10-12
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✔ Certified by NJ DCA Lead inspection / evaluation
Pledge Environmental, LLC
Licensed firm
NJ DCA Lead Evaluation Contractor - Residential/public buildings (RS/PB) #00862 (exp. 2027-02-28)
Source: NJ DCA list, retrieved 2026-10-12
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Source: NJ DCA list, retrieved 2026-10-12
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✔ Certified by NJ DCA Lead abatement
Lce Group LLC
Licensed firm
NJ DCA Lead Abatement Contractor - Residential/public buildings (RS/PB), Commercial buildings/steel structures (CB/SS) #00682 (exp. 2027-03-31)
Source: NJ DCA list, retrieved 2026-10-12
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Source: NJ DCA list, retrieved 2026-10-12
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What lead work typically costs
| Item | Typical range (national) |
|---|---|
| Lead paint inspection | $239-$437, average about $338 (HomeAdvisor lead paint inspection cost guide) |
| Lead paint removal / abatement | $1,478-$5,520, average about $3,499 (HomeAdvisor lead paint removal cost guide) |
National figures, not local quotes. Large homes and multi-unit buildings cost more. Try the estimate tool.
How to verify a Elizabeth lead inspector
- Check the firm or person in the official list (New Jersey Department of Community Affairs). Ours was retrieved 2026-10-12, so confirm the certification is still current.
- Ask for the certification or licence number in writing, plus the individual inspector's own credential.
- Decide what you need first: an inspection or a risk assessment.
- For abatement, use a certified abatement contractor, and have someone independent do the clearance test.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a certified lead inspector in Elizabeth?
3 listings with inspection or risk-assessment credentials give an address in Elizabeth. Confirm any of them with NJ DCA.
How much does a lead inspection cost in Elizabeth?
We don't have local prices. A national guide reports $239-$437 (average about $338).