Black mold in closet: who to call for reliable inspection?« Back to Previous Page

Black spots in a closet during Dubai's humid season are a serious indicator of excess moisture, likely from condensation or a small, hidden leak. This environment is ideal for mould, and given your son's respiratory symptoms, a professional inspection is strongly advised to identify the source and type of growth.

In Dubai, seek a certified indoor environmental professional or a company with its own microbiology lab. This is crucial, as they can differentiate between common, less harmful mould (like Cladosporium) and more problematic types. A proper inspection involves moisture mapping with tools like thermal cameras and borescopes to find the hidden water source, followed by air and surface sampling sent for lab analysis. The report should specify the mould species and concentration, which informs the necessary remediation scope.

Avoid companies that offer immediate cleaning without diagnostics; the root cause must be fixed first. For villas, common sources are leaking AC drain lines inside the wall, poor external sealing allowing ground moisture to wick up, or condensation from temperature differences. Reliable firms will provide a detailed assessment report with findings and a clear, scope-of-work proposal for remediation, which is essential for verifying their approach.