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The AC in our villa in Jumeirah has been blowing out a weird, damp odor for the past couple of months, especially when it first turns on. We had a small leak from the upstairs bathroom last winter that was fixed, but I'm worried moisture got into the walls or ducts and now there's mold growing somewhere we can't see. What is the best way to find a thorough mold inspection company here that can test the air quality and use those thermal cameras to check inside the walls?
Posted by Jason Martinez
Asked on May 13, 2026 9:55 am
Look for a Dubai-based inspection company that uses a combination of air quality testing for spores and thermal imaging to detect moisture. The damp odor at startup, combined with your past leak history, strongly suggests hidden mold growth in the ductwork or within the wall cavities, a common issue in our humid climate where condensation can accumulate unseen.

A thorough inspection should start with a visual assessment, followed by thermal imaging to identify temperature anomalies behind walls that indicate residual moisture from that leak. This should be paired with air sampling—both inside the supply vents and the living space—to be analyzed by an accredited microbiology lab. The lab report will identify the types and concentrations of mold spores present, which is critical for assessing risk and planning any remediation.

Avoid companies that only offer a visual check or promise "mold removal" without diagnostic data. Reputable providers will be transparent about their methodology and should readily explain how they will use these tools to pinpoint the problem. They must provide a detailed report with the lab findings, not just thermal images. For a villa in Jumeirah, ensuring the inspector holds DHA-approved or DCAS credentials is a good baseline for professionalism. The initial diagnostic is what separates a science-driven inspection from a superficial one.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on May 15, 2026 10:03 pm