Hi  – the timing of your question is impeccable. I’m currently working on this month’s course – “Introduction to Mold & Mycotoxin Illness” and I’m listing out how to find an inspector and remediator.

Unfortunately, we don’t have the “perfect” mold inspector here in Dubai. We sort of have to piece-meal the process between a few different companies. We do however have an excellent mold remediator once mold is found that I can recommend.

As a starting point, contact Michael (currently working with Stargate – used to be with Envida – 050-268-8509). He will come do moisture readings and visually inspect ducts. He might also have the infrared camera to check for moisture behind walls. If not, I know that building biologist Valentina Cereda (who was one of our guest experts) can help with EMF assessments and checking for moisture with her moisture reader and camera. Her number is 055-284-2881.

You can also buy your own moisture reader which I recommend as prevention. Here’s the one I recommend.

But is moisture reading and visual inspection a proper mold inspection? No! Air sampling, surface sampling, home history, etc. all have to be done as well.

This is where the services of Wimpey Labs can come in. They offer air sampling.

You can also get an ERMI test done (dust samples that you mail in) through Envirobiomics or Mycometrics in the US. Shipping isn’t that bad since it’s just an envelope with a swiffer-type cloth being mailed in.

As for surface sampling, if there’s visible mold or suspicion of mold anywhere, a swab can be taken. For this, I would recommend reaching out to Omar – who is the only truly certified mold remediator in Dubai. He has test kits for surface sampling. (055-107-7775)

But please know that he’s always extremely busy and hard to reach. And communication can be difficult in English since it’s not his native language. Remediation cost really depends on the size of the problem and work involved so I can’t really give you a cost. But don’t expect it to be any less than 7-8K Dhs.

Hope this helps.

 yes, Omar is the only properly certified mold remediator in Dubai with certifications from Canada, US and UK.

 I have not found a fully non-toxic solution for that yet. But yes, airing out the house as long as possible after treatment is definitely recommended. We use Rentokil – their products are unscented. Other companies kill me with the stink!

Hey ,

How did things go with the mold inspector? Just asking because I was curious!

 yup – I shared one in my first reply. You can find it here. It’s a worthy investment. And I discuss it in the “testing your environment” video in the new course on mold.