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Our master bedroom in the Marina apartment has felt really damp lately, and we've both been waking up with stuffy noses. I finally pulled the wardrobe away from the wall last night and found a patch of black speckles hidden behind it, right where the cold air from the AC unit hits the wall. I'm worried it's spread further inside the wall. Is it worth calling in a professional mold remediation company here in Dubai, and roughly how much should I expect to pay for an inspection and fixing something like this?
Posted by Gary Taylor
Asked on March 10, 2026 4:10 pm
Based on what you've described, you absolutely need to call a professional mold remediation company in Dubai. The situation in your Marina apartment is a classic case for hidden mold growth, exacerbated by the UAE's high humidity and AC condensation issues.

Pulling the wardrobe revealed the visible tip of the iceberg. The musty smell and your physical symptoms (stuffy noses are a major red flag) strongly suggest a larger, hidden colony inside the wall cavity, likely feeding on the moisture from the cold spot where the AC condensate has been accumulating. This is a serious indoor air quality issue.

A professional inspection is non-negotiable. We use specialized tools like borescopes to see inside walls and moisture meters to map the full extent of the water damage. DIY attempts often disturb the mold, releasing a massive amount of spores into your living space and making the problem worse.

Regarding cost, for a situation like this in Dubai, a comprehensive inspection and assessment typically ranges from AED 800 to AED 1,500. Remediation costs vary drastically based on the infestation's size but for a contained area behind a wardrobe, you could be looking at a few thousand Dirhams. Proper remediation involves containment, HEPA filtration, removal of contaminated materials, and antimicrobial treatment to prevent recurrence, all done in accordance with strict Dubai Municipality health and safety guidelines.

Don't risk your health with this. For a proper assessment and quote, you should call our team at 800-MOLDS or email hello@saniservice.com. We can schedule a detailed inspection to give you a clear picture and a solution.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on March 12, 2026 11:03 pm