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The wall behind our sofa in the living room of our Jumeirah Park villa has started to show these blackish-green patches, and we only noticed it after moving the furniture during our spring cleaning. The dampness seems to be coming from inside the wall. With the humidity creeping back up, we're worried it's just going to get worse. For a problem like this, are we talking a few hundred dirhams for a simple treatment, or is this a major job that requires a professional company and could cost thousands?
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Based on your description of a damp internal wall with blackish-green patches in your Jumeirah Park villa, this is not a minor issue. The fact that the dampness is emanating from within the wall structure indicates a significant breach in the building envelope, likely a hidden plumbing leak or a crack in the core wall allowing moisture ingress. In Dubai's high humidity climate, this creates a perfect incubator for mold growth inside the wall cavity, which is a serious contamination issue.
Cost is entirely dependent on the source and extent. A simple surface treatment for a small, visible patch could be a few hundred dirhams. However, your case requires a professional investigation. The remediation will involve invasive moisture mapping, identifying and repairing the concealed water source (which could be a major cost factor), removing affected drywall/plaster, and a full hygienization protocol for the cavity. For a job of this nature, you are looking at a comprehensive remediation project, and costs can easily range into the thousands of AED. Attempting a DIY fix will not address the hidden moisture source or the contamination within the wall, leading to rapid regrowth and potential health risks from airborne spores. This requires professional assessment and remediation as per Dubai Municipality standards. I strongly recommend you call our team at Saniservice on 800-MOLDS (800-66537) for a detailed inspection. We use thermal imaging cameras and borescopes to pinpoint the exact source and extent of the problem without unnecessary damage, providing you with a precise scope of work and a transparent quotation. |
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