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My kids have been coughing for the past month, especially in their bedrooms, and I’ve just found what looks like black spots behind their wardrobes. We live in an older villa in Jumeirah, and the humidity has been terrible since the weather changed. Could anyone recommend a reliable mold inspection company that can test the air quality to see if this is what’s making them sick?
Posted by Sandra Robinson
Asked on March 28, 2026 9:54 am
Based on your description, this is a classic and serious case requiring immediate professional mold inspection. The combination of an older villa in Jumeirah, high ambient humidity, persistent coughing in specific rooms, and visible black microbial growth behind furniture presents a significant health risk, particularly for children.

The UAE's climate, especially during the summer and transitional seasons, creates ideal conditions for mold proliferation. The constant cycling of air conditioning can lead to condensation in poorly insulated older buildings, providing the moisture necessary for mold to thrive in hidden cavities, behind walls, and on cold surfaces like those behind wardrobes. Air quality testing is absolutely crucial here. A visual identification is not sufficient; only professional air and surface sampling can determine the spore types and concentrations in the bedroom air compared to the outside air. This data is essential to confirm if the mold is the allergen causing your children's respiratory issues and to guide the subsequent remediation protocol, which is mandated by Dubai Municipality standards for health and safety.

For a case like this, I strongly recommend you engage a certified professional company. They should conduct a comprehensive inspection including moisture mapping with thermal imaging cameras, borescope inspections to assess wall cavities, and environmental air sampling analyzed by an accredited third-party laboratory.

My company, Saniservice, specializes in this exact type of investigation. Our certified inspectors use industry-standard methodologies to provide a full diagnostic report, which is often required for landlord communications and insurance purposes. Do not attempt to disturb the mold yourself, as this can aerosolize the spores and exacerbate the health problems.

For immediate assistance, please call our experts at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com to schedule a thorough inspection and ensure your family's health is protected.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on March 30, 2026 8:32 am