All Questions

After the recent heatwave, I noticed a significant increase in energy bills despite using the air conditioning less than usual. The building management hasn’t taken any visible steps towards installing solar panels or improving insulation to reduce o...

After the heavy rain last month, I noticed water seeping through the ceiling into my living room, ruining a few books and causing a mild musty odor. The municipality guidelines seem to address minor issues like this, but I’m not sure how to proceed t...

The building maintenance said they found preventing mold in a neighboring apartment. Should I be worried about my unit? What precautions should I take?

My AC unit in the bedroom has been making a weird grinding noise for about two weeks now, ever since that huge sandstorm. It’s still blowing cold air, but the sound is getting worse, especially when it kicks on at night. I’m trying to figure out if t...

After the rain last month, I noticed a musty smell in my bedroom closet, and when I checked, there seemed to be some discoloration on the walls. It’s not much, but it worries me. Could this be mold, and what should I do next?

The AC in our villa in Al Barsha has been making the whole upstairs hallway smell damp and musty for the past couple of weeks. I finally checked the vent and the inside of the grill feels cold and a little slimy. With this humidity, I'm worried it's ...

After the heavy rain last month, I noticed a musty smell coming from the basement, but it's only now that I’ve seen some discoloration on the walls. The kids have been complaining of persistent coughs lately, and I suspect it might be related to this...

After the recent heavy rains, I noticed water stains on the ceiling of our second-floor flat. The municipality guidelines are quite confusing when it comes to addressing such issues in a rented property. Who is responsible for repairing these damages...

I noticed some dark spots near the AC vent in my bedroom. Could this be mold remediation? I'm concerned because my daughter has been having allergies lately.

Planning to buy a villa in Dubai and the inspection mentioned possible steps involved. Is this a deal breaker? How much would remediation typically cost?