Estimating & Workflow
Containment area
A sealed zone within a building where remediation work happens, usually under negative pressure. Plastic sheeting and tape keep dust, spores, and odors from moving into undamaged rooms. The containment is built before work and removed only after the job passes clearance testing.
Common questions
What does "Containment area" mean in Xactimate estimating?
A sealed zone within a building where remediation work happens, usually under negative pressure. Plastic sheeting and tape keep dust, spores, and odors from moving into undamaged rooms. The containment is built before work and removed only after the job passes clearance testing.
Where does "Containment area" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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