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Our master bedroom in our Jumeirah villa has had a damp smell ever since the heavy rains in February, and my husband’s asthma has gotten so much worse at night. I found some black speckles behind our wardrobe last weekend and I’m really worried it’s mold. Is this something I can treat myself with cleaners from ACE, or do I absolutely need to call in a professional mold remediation company, and if so, what’s a rough cost I should expect for a single room?
Posted by John Harris
Asked on March 23, 2026 2:44 pm
Based on the symptoms you've described—damp smell since the rains, worsening nocturnal asthma, and visible black speckles—this is a serious situation that requires immediate professional attention. The combination of a known moisture event (the heavy rains) and a health trigger (your husband's exacerbated asthma) means this is absolutely not a DIY job with cleaners from ACE.

In our humid UAE climate, particularly in older villas in Jumeirah, moisture can penetrate wall cavities, and what you see behind the wardrobe is likely just the tip of the iceberg. Disturbing it with off-the-shelf cleaners can aerosolize toxic mold spores, dramatically worsening your husband's asthma and contaminating the entire room. A professional inspection with thermal imaging and moisture meters is crucial to identify the full extent of the hidden moisture source.

For a single room remediation that includes containment, air scrubbing, removal of contaminated materials (like that section of drywall), and proper hygienization, you should expect a rough cost starting from AED 2,500 to AED 6,000+, depending on the severity. This is a critical investment in your health, as improper remediation will lead to rapid regrowth.

Do not risk your health. For a proper assessment and quote, please call our certified inspectors at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com. We can determine if the issue is localized or has spread further.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on March 25, 2026 11:39 am