From the streets around Rutgers and the historic downtown to the neighborhoods of the Fifth and Sixth Wards — Comprehensive Environmental Services brings EPA-certified lead inspection to New Brunswick's older homes.
New Brunswick — the Middlesex County seat known as the "Hub City" — is a historic city on the Raritan River, home to Rutgers University and a downtown that blends centuries-old streets with a major medical and university presence. Comprehensive Environmental Services provides EPA-certified lead paint inspection throughout New Brunswick, with every inspection performed personally by Neheru Singh, a licensed Lead Inspector / Risk Assessor (NJ LIRA #027180) who has focused exclusively on lead since 2013. From the historic homes near the downtown and Rutgers campuses to the dense residential neighborhoods of the Fifth and Sixth Wards and the streets surrounding the city's hospitals, New Brunswick's older housing stock is exactly the kind of property where lead-based paint is a real and common consideration.
Here's what New Brunswick property owners need to understand: lead-based paint was used in homes right up until the federal ban in 1978, and much of New Brunswick's housing — its older single-family homes, the many multi-family houses, and the buildings that serve the large student-rental market — predates that line. As that paint ages and is disturbed by wear or renovation, it produces lead dust and chips that are a serious hazard, especially for young children. With New Brunswick's heavy concentration of rental housing, New Jersey's Lead Law — requiring inspection and Lead-Safe Certification for many rentals — applies broadly, making documented testing essential for the city's many landlords and property managers.
That's why New Brunswick turns to Comprehensive Environmental Services. You get a dedicated lead specialist using professional, non-destructive XRF testing to document exactly where lead is present and where it isn't, with clear, compliance-ready reporting — plus the full range of lead services: lead paint inspection, NJ Lead Law inspections, risk assessment, dust wipe sampling and clearance, and independent post-abatement clearance. Because Comprehensive Environmental Services performs inspection and testing only — never abatement — the findings are genuinely independent, with no incentive to over-report a hazard. For a historic river city with a deep and varied housing stock, that honest, focused expertise is exactly what New Brunswick's homes deserve.
Every inspection is performed personally by Neheru Singh, EPA-certified Lead Inspector / Risk Assessor. Here are the lead services most commonly requested across New Brunswick:
EPA-certified XRF testing that documents exactly where lead-based paint is present in New Brunswick's older homes — non-destructive and accurate.
Learn More →Lead-Safe Certification inspections that help New Brunswick landlords meet New Jersey's Lead Law and keep rental units compliant.
Learn More →A full hazard evaluation that goes beyond detection — identifying lead hazards and a prioritized path forward for New Brunswick properties.
Learn More →Lab-analyzed dust sampling to measure lead contamination and verify cleanup after renovation or remediation work.
Learn More →Independent, third-party clearance testing that verifies a New Brunswick property is safe for re-occupancy after abatement.
Learn More →Know the lead status of a New Brunswick property before you close — essential due diligence for buyers and sellers of older homes.
Learn More →Real reviews from New Brunswick-area homeowners, landlords, and buyers who have trusted Comprehensive Environmental Services for their lead inspections.
"Neheru was professional, thorough, and took the time to explain exactly what he was testing and why. As a first-time buyer of an older New Brunswick home, I finally felt like I understood what I was getting into. The report was clear and easy to follow."
— Satisfied Client
New Brunswick, NJ
"I manage several rental units and needed lead documentation done right. Neheru handled everything efficiently, answered all my questions about compliance, and delivered a report my attorney and I could both rely on. Will use again."
— Satisfied Client
New Brunswick, NJ
"Honest, knowledgeable, and clearly an expert in his field. He didn't try to upsell me on anything — just gave me straight answers about where the lead was and what my options were. Exactly the kind of inspector you want."
— Satisfied Client
New Brunswick, NJ
Comprehensive Environmental Services serves all of New Brunswick — from the downtown and the neighborhoods around Rutgers to the Fifth and Sixth Wards and the streets throughout the Hub City.
Answers to the questions New Brunswick homeowners, landlords, and buyers most often ask before scheduling a lead inspection.
New Brunswick is a historic river city, and much of its single-family, multi-family, and student-rental housing predates the 1978 federal ban on lead-based paint. Because so much of the city's housing falls before that line, lead-based paint is a common presence — which is exactly why documented testing matters here.
Very possibly. New Jersey's Lead Law requires many rental dwelling units to undergo lead inspection and obtain Lead-Safe Certification, and New Brunswick's dense rental market means it applies widely. Specifics depend on the property, so call (908) 524-1676 and Neheru will help you confirm what your units need.
Neheru uses a calibrated XRF analyzer that reads lead content directly through the paint surface — no scraping or damage to your property. He works methodically through interior and exterior painted surfaces, paying special attention to window friction areas where lead dust collects, and documents every reading.
No — Comprehensive Environmental Services performs inspection and testing only, never abatement. That independence keeps the findings impartial. If abatement is needed, you'd hire a separate licensed contractor, and we can provide independent clearance afterward.
Time on-site depends on the size of the property and number of surfaces — typically a couple of hours for a residential inspection. Reports are usually delivered within 10 business days, with rush service available. Call (908) 524-1676 to discuss your timeline.
If the home predates 1978, it's well worth it. A lead inspection during your due-diligence period turns an unknown into documented fact — informing your decision, your negotiation, and your plans. It's especially important if you have or plan to have young children in the home.
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