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Before and after work by others

Bacteria Initial Testing and Clearances

Documenting conditions in an affected area before work begins, and clearance information after work performed by others.

This service covers two related points in time. Initial testing documents conditions in an affected area before work is carried out, and clearance testing provides information about that area once the work has been completed.

Because the corrective work is performed by other parties, testing at both stages keeps the record of conditions separate from the work itself.

Excel performs the testing only. Cleaning, drying, and corrective work are carried out by others, and clearance information describes the conditions tested at that time.

When this testing may be relevant

  • An area has been affected and conditions need documenting before work starts.
  • Work in an affected area has been completed and clearance information is needed.
  • Conditions in the affected area need a record at a specific point in time.
  • Testing needs to remain separate from the corrective work performed by others.

Questions this testing can address

  • What did initial testing show in the affected area?
  • What does clearance testing show after the work was completed?
  • What documentation is available for the area that was tested?

Available across five counties

This testing is available throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and Ventura County. More detail is on the service areas page.

Request bacteria testing or clearance information

Tell Excel about the affected area and whether initial testing, clearance testing, or both are needed.