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Our bedroom in our Jumeirah villa has felt really damp for a while. I finally pulled the wardrobe away from the wall today and found a huge patch of black mold behind it, probably from a slow leak in the AC unit. We’ve lived here for 2 years and just noticed it. What’s the average cost for professional mold remediation for a wall area about 2 meters wide?
Posted by Michael Wright
Asked on March 29, 2026 3:38 pm
Good question. Discovering mold behind furniture, especially in AC-heavy climates like Jumeirah, is unfortunately common. The dampness you describe is a classic symptom.

For a 2-meter wide patch, you're likely looking at a localized remediation project. However, the cost is never just for the visible area. It hinges on three critical factors we'd assess on-site: the extent of penetration into the drywall/plaster, whether the wooden wardrobe backing is also contaminated, and crucially, confirming and repairing that AC leak—otherwise, the mold will 100% return.

In Dubai, for a professional job that includes containment, HEPA filtration, antimicrobial treatment, and safe disposal of affected materials, you should budget between AED 1,500 to AED 4,000 for an area of that size. The final price depends on the depth of the damage. Surface-level mold is on the lower end; if it has deeply infiltrated the wall cavity, requiring partial demolition and reconstruction, it will be higher.

Please do not attempt to remove this yourself. Disturbing black mold releases spores. A professional inspection is absolutely necessary to determine the full scope and provide a fixed-price quote. We follow strict UAE Green Building standards for indoor air quality post-remediation.

For an accurate assessment and to stop that leak, call our specialists at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com. We serve Jumeirah regularly and can schedule a diagnostic visit.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on March 31, 2026 6:35 pm