Mold inspection in Dubai: specialist or building management?« Back to Previous Page

Start with building management, as they are responsible for the building's structure and common areas. Report the issue in writing, including photos of the black spots and mention your children's symptoms. They should send their maintenance team to assess and address the source of moisture, which is often a leaking pipe or condensation from an AC unit in the wall.

For a health-focused assessment, a specialist inspection is necessary. Building maintenance typically looks for leaks to fix, not for identifying mold species or spore counts in your air. A proper inspection involves a moisture survey to find hidden dampness and air/o-surface sampling sent to an accredited lab to identify what types of mold are present.

Given your location in an older Bur Dubai building and the timing with high humidity, this is a very common scenario. Persistent coughing in children is a significant indicator that environmental mold should be professionally evaluated. A specialist can provide the lab report you need to confirm the problem and formally request remediation from building management if it originates from a building defect.