HEPA Environmental Services Inc.

HEPA Environmental Services Inc. "Making commitments and keeping them!" - Rick Kuhlman, President

Offering clients the following services: Asbestos abatement and Asbestos removal, Vermiculite removal, Commercial Lead Paint abatement and Lead Paint Removal, Mold Removal and Mold Remediation, Industrial cleaning services, Cessation of Regulated Operations (C.R.O.), Haz Mat remediation, and Haz mat removal in the following cites and throughout the state of Ohio: Alliance, Akron, Ashtabula, Cant

on, Chardon, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Falls, Euclid, Painesville, Ravenna, Lorain, Elyria, Middlefield, Dover, Sugarcreek, Warren, and Youngstown.

“Check it before you wreck it” isn’t just a slogan—it’s the difference between doing it right and paying for it later.A ...
06/01/2026

“Check it before you wreck it” isn’t just a slogan—it’s the difference between doing it right and paying for it later.

A property in Amherst, Massachusetts was recently hit with $43,500 in fines after asbestos violations during renovation.

No proper safeguards.
No compliant process.
Big consequences.

This is exactly why testing and proper abatement must come before the work starts—not after.

Don’t assume. Don’t skip steps.
Check it before you wreck it.



https://gazettenet.com/2026/04/13/asbestos-abatement-violations-result-in-43500-fine-for-amherst-property/

Asbestos in Your Home or Business? We’ve Got This.HEPA Environmental Services is your go-to team for safe, certified as...
05/28/2026

Asbestos in Your Home or Business? We’ve Got This.

HEPA Environmental Services is your go-to team for safe, certified asbestos abatement across Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania — whether you’re renovating, demolishing, or just not sure what’s behind your walls. Check it before you wreck it.

✅ EPA-accredited & state-licensed
✅ Residential, commercial & industrial services
✅ Asbestos testing, removal & disposal
✅ Mold remediation & air quality support
✅ Fast response times & full compliance

From Cheboygan to Cincinnati and everywhere in between — we keep families, contractors, and crews safe. Don’t guess. Test. Then trust the pros.

📞 Call us at 330-818-0188
🌐 Learn more: ohioasbestosremoval.com

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.Their sacrifice i...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice is the reason we’re able to live, work, and build freely today—and that’s something worth reflecting on.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

The data tells a pretty unsettling story.

Lead exposure rises after WWII →A generation later, violent crime spikes.

Lead gets phased out in the 70s →A generation later, crime drops—fast.

As Kevin Drum outlined in his Mother Jones analysis, the correlation is hard to ignore. When atmospheric lead went up, so did crime. When it came down, crime followed.

That’s exactly what the chart in our latest blog shows—and it’s not subtle.

Here’s the part most people miss: this isn’t just history.

The same risk still exists in older homes today.

Peeling paint. Contaminated dust. Poor renovation practices.
Different source—same potential impact.

The problem didn’t disappear. It moved indoors.
If your property was built before 1978, it’s worth asking the question most people avoid.

🔗 See the full breakdown + chart: https://ohioasbestosremoval.com/2026/04/07/the-hidden-linchpin-of-crime-why-an-old-house-might-hold-a-terrifying-secret/

05/18/2026

The Boy Scouts of America teach one thing early: be prepared.

We’ll add one more—check it before you wreck it.

Before any renovation or demo, know what you’re dealing with.
Asbestos. Lead. Hidden hazards don’t care about your timeline.

A quick inspection now can prevent serious problems later.

At HEPA Environmental, that’s how we work—no assumptions, no shortcuts.

05/15/2026

The Lead-Crime Hypothesis suggests early exposure to toxins like lead or arsenic can impact brain development—especially impulse control and decision-making.

Now take that a step further…

What if removing that exposure early could alter outcomes entirely?

It’s a provocative idea—but one that underscores a simple truth:
what’s inside a home matters more than we think.

Check it before you wreck it.

Dive into the full breakdown (and the thinking behind it) in our latest blog inspired by Murderland.

🔗 Read more: https://ohioasbestosremoval.com/2026/04/07/the-hidden-linchpin-of-crime-why-an-old-house-might-hold-a-terrifying-secret/

05/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who has helped us build such an impactful business. We look forward to the next 22 years!

05/13/2026

Think asbestos isn’t a concern because of a building’s age? Think again.

There’s a common industry myth that materials installed after a certain “cut-off date” are automatically asbestos-free.

They’re not.

In reality, there’s no universal safe date you can rely on. Materials containing asbestos were still being used, sold, and installed well after partial bans—sometimes years later depending on supply, manufacturers, and project timelines.

Translation:
The build date alone doesn’t protect you.

Assuming a property is “safe” without testing can lead to:
⚠️ Unintentional exposure
⚠️ Regulatory issues
⚠️ Costly project shutdowns

The smarter approach?

✔️ Test before renovation or demolition
✔️ Follow proper abatement protocols when needed
✔️ Don’t rely on assumptions or outdated rules of thumb

Because when it comes to asbestos, guessing wrong isn’t a small mistake.



https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91037-the-asbestos-testing-cut-off-date-myth-part-1

05/08/2026

That attic insulation? It might not be as harmless as it looks.

Vermiculite = possible asbestos.
And once it’s disturbed… it’s in the air.

Old homes. Renovations. Storage clean-outs.
That’s where things go wrong.

This isn’t a DIY situation.
✔️ Test it
✔️ Contain it
✔️ Remove it safely

If your home has loose-fill insulation, don’t guess.
Check it before you wreck it.

📞 Book an inspection at 330-818-0188.
Read more: https://ohioasbestosremoval.com/vermiculite-removal/

There’s a growing body of research behind what’s known as the Lead-Crime Hypothesis—and it’s changing how we think about...
05/04/2026

There’s a growing body of research behind what’s known as the Lead-Crime Hypothesis—and it’s changing how we think about environmental risk.

The premise is straightforward: early childhood exposure to lead doesn’t just impact physical health. It can alter brain development—specifically affecting impulse control and the executive functions responsible for decision-making and understanding consequences.

In other words, the effects aren’t always immediate… but they are long-lasting.

For those responsible for managing, renovating, or investing in older properties, this raises the stakes.

Homes built before 1978 remain a primary source of lead exposure. And when proper protocols aren’t followed, routine projects can unknowingly contribute to a much larger issue.

This isn’t just about compliance.
It’s about long-term community impact.

At HEPA Environmental, we focus on:
✔️ Identifying hidden lead risks
✔️ Following strict containment and abatement standards
✔️ Protecting not just properties—but the people who live in them

Because what’s behind the walls can have consequences far beyond them.

📞 Call us at 330.818.0188



Link to blog: https://ohioasbestosremoval.com/2026/04/07/the-hidden-linchpin-of-crime-why-an-old-house-might-hold-a-terrifying-secret/

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