About Us
We are Committed to Your Health, and Data Driven Evidence
Building Forensics is a specialist consultancy dedicated to identifying and resolving environmental hazards in buildings. We focus on medically relevant mould and moisture investigations that support both health outcomes and legal compliance.
Our work is grounded in evidence. We collaborate with healthcare professionals, insurers, and legal teams to deliver accurate, defensible reports that lead to practical remediation.
About Jeff Charlton
Jeff Charlton is the founder and Technical Director of Building Forensics, and the UK’s leading expert in mould and building-related illness. With over 30 years of international experience in environmental health, he has played a pivotal role in advancing the understanding and safe resolution of complex contamination and health risks in buildings.
As the founding chairman and sole sponsor of the British Damage Management Association (BDMA), which he launched at Lloyd’s of London in 2001, Jeff has supported the industry through the development of national guidelines and professional standards.
His career began in medical physics and nuclear medicine at St George’s Hospital before joining the British Army, where he applied his scientific expertise to defence environments. He went on to lead major decontamination projects worldwide, including restoring government buildings in Kuwait following the Gulf War. Invited by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Jeff helped develop their official restoration programme and trained specialist teams in the UK and overseas.
Jeff’s work has influenced peer-reviewed medical research, national guidelines, and policy recommendations in the UK. He is a founding member of the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness and a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
Perhaps Jeff’s most personal accreditation came from lived experience: after developing severe mould-related illness, he suffered multiple life-threatening events including stroke, heart attack, and brain bleeds—all initially misdiagnosed. His recovery reinforced his belief in the need for data-driven investigations and medically sound remediation, which remains at the core of Building Forensics’ work today
Building Forensics
Over the Years
Disaster Recovery Team
Jeffs London disaster recovery team and the first call for major insurance companies in 1991 dealing with blood trauma, water damage and mould.
European Commission
Jeff Charlton contracted to Scheer in Basle Switzerland. The SCHEER, committee of 35 international experts provide emergency response opinion 24/7 on emerging risks and hazards from terrorism to accidental CBRN & hazmat issues.
IICRC Foundation
Jeff in 2001 the initial formation of the now internationally recognised IICRC S520 mould standard in USA
Dr Ming Dooley
Medical Associate Mentor
Certified in Shoemaker Protocol; specializes in Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
Dr Scott McMahon
Pediatrician
Recognized CIRS expert in courts across 10 U.S. states, Canada; involved in 100+ legal cases
Dr Jenny Judge
Principal Consultant
Registered medical doctor specialising in chronic environmental illness.
Jeff Charlton
Principal Consultant
Recognised expert providing data-driven solutions in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Meet our Professionals
These esteemed colleagues and friends are internationally recognised for their expertise in CIRS, inflammatory response syndromes, and building-related health issues.
Their work has contributed to numerous published standards and peer-reviewed papers. We are grateful for their support and guidance in advancing our mission and developing trusted, evidence-based solutions.
Professional Standards
Jeff Charlton, Principal Consultant at Building Forensics, is the UK’s only mould expert to have attained the degree-level qualification required for membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
With over 35 years of internationally recognised certifications and experience, and collaborations with world-leading specialists in building-related medicine and environmental health, Jeff holds a unique position in the UK.
Building Forensics is regularly invited to present at industry and medical conferences and has been featured across national media.
Speaking in 2025 at the British Society for Ecological Medicine
Accreditation and Awards
The following gallery presents a selection of Jeff Charlton’s certified training and professional achievements. These credentials reflect decades of field experience, academic study, and independent peer recognition across environmental health, mould remediation, and forensic investigation.
