For more than 35 years, we have worked, trained & certified with the world's leading medical experts and laboratories
How Contaminants Impact Your Body
Click here to see how your body reacts to different contaminants.
The Problems We Solve
Modern buildings can look clean and functional but still contain invisible health hazards. From mould spores to toxic bioparticles, these contaminants can:
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Disrupt your immune system
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Trigger respiratory and neurological symptoms
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Prolong unexplained illnesses
We investigate mould, bacteria, and up to 30 other contaminants that impact both physical and mental health. Each survey is tailored to your needs, focusing on actual risks and hazards rather than a one-size-fits-all mould check.
Our approach identifies contamination, its source, and likely causes, with clear guidance on reducing risk and planning remediation.
If exposure levels outweigh treatment benefits, recovery is unlikely. Equally, treating “mould” when the real issue is bacteria or another contaminant rarely succeeds.
How We Help
We start by understanding your health concerns and listening to what you’ve been experiencing. From there, we carry out a full assessment of your property using calibrated equipment to check for mould, mycotoxins, bacteria, poor ventilation, and hidden sources of moisture.
Once the investigation is complete, we provide a clear, detailed report that includes lab findings, explanations of any contamination, and guidance on what to do next. Our reports are designed to support both medical care and legal action, if needed.
Step 1: Match the symptoms to the contamination.
Step 2: Identify the contamination source and cause to assist treatment or diagnosis.
Step 3: Provide a full data backed report
We offer flexible decontamination options tailored to your specific requirements and budget, which we'll discuss with you before proceeding.
Who We Help
We support people who are dealing with health problems that may be linked to their home or indoor environment. Some are just starting to notice symptoms they can’t explain.
Others are further along and need clear evidence to support their medical treatment or legal case. Whatever the situation, we provide practical support, expert testing, and clear reports that help you understand what is happening in your home and what steps to take next.
We support private homeowners, tenants, landlords, housing professionals, and clinical or legal representatives. Every case is approached with discretion, clarity, and a commitment to the client’s best outcome
We regularly help with the following issues:
Symptoms and illness from exposure
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Adults experiencing fatigue, recurring headaches, digestive issues, breathing problems, or skin irritation
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Parents of children with ongoing health concerns, including gut problems, behavioural changes, or neurological symptoms
Damage in the home from water
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Homeowners who have experienced water damage, mould growth, or ventilation issues and need to know if their property is safe to live in
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Tenants who are worried about damp, poor air quality, or mould exposure and want support in dealing with their landlord or housing provider
Support for Professionals
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Medical professionals, including GPs and functional medicine doctors, who want environmental data to support diagnosis and treatment decisions
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Solicitors, insurers, and housing professionals who require independent environmental reports that can be used in court or for settlement purposes
Meet the Expert
With over 40 years of experience, Building Forensics supports medical professionals, homeowners, and insurers in identifying environmental health risks like mould and microbial contamination. Founded by Jeff Charlton, our work is rooted in science, lived experience, and a commitment to helping people live healthier lives.
Our clients trust us to fix what others miss
Here’s what real customers say about our work, service and results, collected from across the web.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Jeff came to view my property, which was full of mould.
The investigation by Jeff was thorough, and he took his time to do all the proper test and investigation.
Jeff also took the time to talk to my loss assessors, which was a big bonus.
His report goes into much detail, over 100 pages and everything is tested properly he has been very responsive on email and this expertise and help has been extremely helpful dealing with my insurance company.
Jay P - Residential client
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Jeff inspected a property for me a few years ago and gave a comprehensive report on mould and other toxic issues. He has very detailed knowledge in this area, which is very difficult to find in this country. Recently I have been getting advice from him on another property which has water damage.
Jeff has dealt with all my questions and queries very promptly, and his advice has been invaluable. I would recommend Jeff and Building Forensics to anyone dealing with mould issues, especially anyone who is immune compromised.
Caroline Shone - Residential client
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Jeff came to help us find the source of our mould problem after 2 years of suffering with chronic lung issues at the hands of mould related illness. His knowledge is absolutely astounding and he really cares about helping people too. The survey report we had was super detailed and prompt. I can't recommend this company, and Jeff himself highly enough.
Laura Parkin - Residential Customer