Should I call a mold inspector for my kid's room?« Back to Previous Page

Yes, you should call a mold inspector. Given the water leak from the AC and the visible growth, a professional inspection is the correct step. The combination of a water source, the UAE's high humidity, and your child's respiratory symptoms strongly suggests a connection that needs expert assessment.

For a proper inspection in Dubai, you need a company with a certified mold assessor who uses a moisture meter and a borescope to check inside walls and the AC unit itself. The most critical credential is that they take air and surface samples for analysis at an independent, accredited microbiology lab. This lab report, not a visual guess, is what identifies the mold species and determines the actual health risk and required remediation scope. Avoid companies that offer to both test and remediate the same problem, as this is a conflict of interest.

Until the inspection, it is prudent to keep the children out of the room. The continuous moisture from the AC is actively feeding the mold, and airborne spores can irritate the respiratory system, particularly in children. The stuffy nose and cough you describe are common reactions.

Address the AC leak immediately by turning the unit off and calling an HVAC technician. This stops the problem from worsening. For the visible mold on the wall, do not attempt to clean it yourself with bleach, as this can agitate and spread the spores. A proper remediation company will set up containment, use HEPA filtration to clean the air, and remove the contaminated materials safely.