Mold found in bedroom, who to call for inspection?« Back to Previous Page

For a visible, spreading patch like that with associated health symptoms, a professional inspection is strongly recommended. The damp smell suggests it may extend behind the wall, which you cannot assess yourself.

In Dubai, you should notify your building management immediately. Under strata law, the building's common property and external envelope (like potential leaks from outside walls or windows) are their responsibility. They are obligated to address the source of the moisture. However, for the actual inspection and assessment of the mold itself, an independent, certified company is often better. Building management may use general maintenance crews who are not trained in microbial identification or containment protocols, potentially disturbing it and spreading spores.

A proper inspection involves more than a visual check. The inspector should use a moisture meter to find the water source and may recommend air or surface sampling. This is sent to an accredited microbiology lab to identify the species, which determines the health risk and required remediation method. Given the Dubai climate, with high humidity and constant AC use creating condensation risks, the root cause is often a leak from AC drain lines, a seepage from recent rains, or internal condensation.

For your children's health, prioritize a company that provides a detailed report with lab findings. This documented evidence is crucial for holding the building management accountable for repairs and ensures the remediation is done to a standard that resolves the problem completely.