If you're working on a home renovation project and you've discovered asbestos, now's the time to take action. You might think that you can continue with the project, but that's not the case. Whenever you do a renovation project, you run the risk that you'll disturb the asbestos. Unfortunately, once asbestos gets disturbed, it can pose a health risk for you and your family. Here are four steps to take the moment you find asbestos during your home renovation project. 

Hire an Asbestos Service

If your home renovation project has uncovered asbestos, the first thing you need to do is hire an asbestos removal service. When asbestos is damaged, it can release small fibres into the air. Once that happens, you can breathe the fibres into your lungs. Unfortunately, asbestos exposure can lead to serious lung problems, including cancer. That's why you should hire an asbestos removal service. When you hire a cleaning service, you won't come in contact with any of the fibres. Not only that, but the service will remove all asbestos from your home. 

Seal Off the Affected Areas

If you've discovered asbestos in the rooms you're renovating, now's the time to seal off those areas. Doing any type of work in the affected area could release asbestos fibres into the air. To avoid that risk, it's important that you stay clear of the contaminated area until the service can take care of the removal. 

Stop All Renovation Projects

If your renovations involve the entire house, now's the time to stop the project. You might think that there's other work that can be done. But, that's not the case. Once you find asbestos in your home, chances are good that you'll find it in other areas. That's why you need to put a halt to the project until you can have your home inspected. The inspection will determine how much of your home is affected by asbestos. 

Avoid High-Pressure Cleaners

If you've discovered asbestos in your home, you might think that the exterior isn't involved. You might not realise this, but asbestos can be found on the outside of your home as well. In fact, if you have shingles on your roof, they could contain asbestos. If you've decided to clean the shingles, you need to rethink that decision. This is especially true if you planned to use a high-pressure cleaner. Using a high-pressure cleaner could loosen the asbestos fibres. Unfortunately, that could contaminate the air, your property and the surrounding homes.