What containment means
Containment is sealing off a work area with plastic sheeting and zip doors, often under negative air pressure, so dust, mold spores or lead dust do not spread through the house.
Also called poly containment, negative air containment.
Where it matters on a restoration job
Mold, lead and heavy demolition jobs all call for it. It takes setup time and materials, so price it as a line, and photograph it in place for your records.
The numbers, with sources
- EPA advises consulting its remediation guidance when mold growth covers more than 10 square feet. (EPA)
What it costs
For containment, the closest koira.ai price is the mold remediation cost guide, near $2,350 for a typical job and $1,200 to $3,750 for most. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The mold remediation cost calculator prices a job line by line.
Work it out
- Free calculator: Mold remediation cost calculator
- Cost guide: Mold remediation cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free restoration resources
Sources: EPA, A brief guide to mold, moisture and your home. Checked October 9, 2026.