How much does a lead inspection cost in Hudson County?
August 6, 2026
A lead-safe visual inspection in Hudson County runs $150–350 per unit at market rates, plus a $20 state certificate fee and a local filing fee set by each municipality: $250 in Jersey City and ordinance-set amounts in the other towns. Multi-unit buildings and portfolios get per-unit discounts. For comparison, a missed deadline costs up to $1,000 per week in fines.
Pricing by portfolio size
| Units | Typical range per unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 unit | $250–350 | Single visit, certificate filed for you |
| 2–4 units | $200–300 | Same building, same visit |
| 5–20 units | $175–250 | Scheduled block, one invoice |
| 20+ units (bulk) | $150–200 | Portfolio pricing, 48-hour SLA, COI on request |
Ranges reflect the NJ market before a partner price sheet is in place; final quotes come from the licensed contractor by phone. No number on this page is a binding offer.
What the price includes
Not included: the $20 state fee and the local filing fee, dust-wipe lab work if the inspector finds a reason to add it, and any remediation if the unit fails. Local fees by municipality →
Inspection vs. doing nothing
One inspection for a typical single unit. Done in under an hour, certificate good for 2 years.
Fines after the 30-day cure period expires, accruing weekly until the unit is certified. Penalty details
Cost questions
Yes, certificates are issued per unit. Same-visit pricing brings the per-unit cost down; see the table above.
Usually, because samples go to a lab. In Hudson County the required method is visual; dust wipes come in only at the inspector's discretion or after a failed visual.
You fix the hazard (often targeted paint stabilization, not full abatement) and re-inspect. Remediation costs vary too widely to quote here; get the specifics on the phone.
Address, unit count, last certificate date. Quote on the call, inspection within 48 hours.