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What to do if asbestos is discovered during a renovation
Stop, protect the space and plan the next steps when suspect material turns up mid-project.
Stop, protect the space and plan the next steps when suspect material turns up mid-project.
Stop work in the area
If you uncover material that might contain asbestos, such as old floor tiles, mastic, pipe wrap or a textured ceiling in an older property, stop disturbing it. Do not sand, scrape, cut or sweep it up. Keep people out of the area and turn off fans or HVAC that could move dust to other rooms.
Get it tested
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Samples need to be analyzed by an independent lab. SaniClean Pros coordinates independent third-party laboratory analysis; confirm who collects samples before scheduling, so you get a clear answer before deciding anything else.
Plan the abatement and keep the project moving
If asbestos is confirmed, the affected material is contained and removed by licensed professionals before the renovation continues in that area. SaniClean Pros coordinates containment and removal, with North Carolina fieldwork performed by local licensed subcontractors under its oversight. Confirm contractor credentials and required notifications before work begins. Builders and contractors can call us mid-project so the rest of the job stays on schedule.
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