How to Pick a Good Asbestos Abatement Contractor (and Avoid the Clowns)

If you’re a homeowner dealing with asbestos, choosing the right contractor can feel overwhelming—and let’s be honest, it should be taken seriously. You’re not picking someone to mow the lawn; this is hazardous material, and the stakes are high. So how do you know if you’re hiring a good asbestos abatement contractor? Let’s break it down in real-world…

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Tank Curing, Cleaning, Sanitizing & Removal Services

From Cure to Cleanout — HEPA Delivers Full-Service Tank Support What’s the Process? Our tank curing process is designed for fiberglass or resin-lined tanks that require a heat-set cure to meet performance or manufacturing specs. Here’s how it works: Tank Curing Services Tank Cleaning & Sanitizing Tank Removal & Decommissioning Why Clients Choose HEPA: Contact: Rick Kuhlman, President for more information at 330.818.0188

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The Asbestos “Ban” That Isn’t

Why You Still Need to Check It Before You Wreck It First of all, let’s get one thing straight:This is not an asbestos ban.It’s a chrysotile ban. That’s important—because chrysotile is just one form of asbestos. Other types like amosite, crocidolite, tremolite? Still out there. Still not banned. So before we start popping the champagne, let’s take a breath. Sure, the…

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To test or not to test?

HEPA Environmental Services, Inc.

“My house is newer so I don’t have to test for asbestos, right?” WRONG! There is no magic date in which asbestos was no longer used.  In fact, asbestos is not completely banned in the United States. Only 10 asbestos containing products are currently banned; the other several thousand are legal.  If you go to…

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What is asbestos?

Vermiculite Removal in Ohio

It’s hard to watch late night TV without seeing one of those asbestos commercials from a law firm wanting to know if you are sick.  This has raised some awareness and has prompted some questions from clients and friends.  Awareness is a good thing, at least people are asking questions (ignorance is not bliss).  Most…

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Do you have questions about Vermiculite?

Vermiculite Removal Services

You came to the right place! We have been removing asbestos for over 11 years and vermiculite has continued to grow as an asbestos issue.  We have climbed into many attics all over Ohio and I wanted to share what we have learned and help out as much as possible. If you want to learn…

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Is asbestos falling through the cracks In Ohio?

HEPA Environmental Services, Inc.

Is asbestos falling through the cracks In Ohio? A Crack in the Asbestos Detection Process A subtle change in asbestos sampling and reporting has happened in Ohio and it’s allowing asbestos to “fall through the cracks.” It once was that during a typical survey, the licensed Evaluation Specialist (ES) would inspect areas such as finished…

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