Building Forensics Ltd

I'm a functional medicine practitioner and naturopathic nutritionist. Last year I discovered just how seriously mould can affect your health and enrolled in a course to become a mycotoxin practitioner to learn not only how to treat myself but also how to treat others, having realised that my body was full of these highly poisonous toxins coming from the mould in my home which my landlord had ignored. Several other mycotoxin practitioners all recommended Jeff as the most if not only knowledgeable building inspector in mycotoxins and mould inspection. When I first contacted Jeff, it was clear he was very knowledgeable from the mycotoxin training I'd done and he explained that the half-hearted attempts to remediate my property that my landlord had carried had in fact made the issue worse. I was terrified they wouldn't find the source but they found multiple sources, some of which were completely invisible, and wrote a comprehensive report which gave me the ammunition to hold my landlord accountable. Jeff amusingly admits on his own website that he can be grumpy at times but if ever you experience that, do not let it put you off, he is extremely knowledgeable, has a heart of gold and really cares about getting an outcome for the person being affected by mould sickness, having been affected himself. I recommend them to all my mycotoxin clients now and Jeff continues to be a support in terms of my dealings with my landlord in trying to get the property remediated.

Building Forensics came recommended by a friend in a similar situation - bathroom leak; significant mould behind tiles unsafely dried by a contractor; family members with health issues making them more vulnerable to the effects of mould, and difficulties getting our insurance company to take the matter seriously. Building Forensics turned everything around for us. Their report triggered our insurance company to escalate our claim to the highest level and to provide safe alternative accommodation for our family. Despite lockdown delays, we are soon to have the mould removed under safe conditions. Jeff Charlton is very knowledgeable and has been generous with his time, especially when we were floundering around not knowing which way to turn. So glad I took my friend’s advice!

Thank you Jeff and Sam for all your help and advice. I contacted building forensics due to some mould growth in our basement. Although we didn’t have any health conditions related to this I knew of the danger of mould. Having young children we wanted to have a clearer picture of how bad it was and what we could do about it. Sam did a full investigation in all areas of the house. He explained in detail each test he was doing and made suggestions on extra tests we could do when he felt they were necessary. A week or two later we received an extensive report covering all the investigations, the consequences of the findings and recommendations of what to do. It also included valuable information about different aspects of mould and air quality. The survey itself was extensive and but in some areas too technical for us to understand fully. We asked to speak to Jeff to go through some of the points to have a better understanding and he was more3 than happy to help us further. Jeff spent quite a while on the phone to us going through the survey in more layman terms and making sure we had a full understanding of our situation and the next steps we needed to take. Jeff and Sam are real specialists in this field and are the ones to go to if you have any mould related issues. It is not a cheap investigation but this is definitely worth it if if you have any mould growth in your home as the affect on your health would be far far higher. I highly recommend Building Forensics.

Jeff knows his stuff. He explained exactly what needed to be done, following an inspection survey and continues to provide invaluable guidance in dealing with insurers and their appointed contractors. He operates in a complex area where many do not understand the synergistic effect of multiple contaminants on human health, yet Jeff simplifies the issues and suggests an approach that minimise costs and avoids unnecessary activity. Sam is professional, focused and diligent. It's made a huge difference to us, while getting our contaminated home sorted out, to have the expertise, experience and savvy of Jeff's input. If we hadn't called him, chances are that we would have had our leak repaired and redecorated and would still be living in a toxic property without realising that was causing our health issues.

Building Forensics Ltd carried out surveys into mould in our house in the Autumn of 2019. Their work was very comprehensive and very helpful in deciding what to do next regarding the level of mould in different parts of our house. They were timely, efficient and did all they could to help us get to the bottom of the extent of our problems. Sam Bellamy, our main contact at the company was knowledgeable, supportive and very easy to work with. An all round good guy.

We had a flood in our road recently and as a result the downstairs flats in our building flooded. We are a first floor flat and even though we weren't directly affected we are now experiencing secondary damage due to mould growth in the flat downstairs and a failure in getting it under environmental control. High levels of Trichoderma were identified in the air in our flat. I am a Nutritional Therapist and frequently see clients who have chronic health issues due to mould exposure and am very grateful to Jeff and his team in helping us identify a problem and how to resolve it. Jeff is very knowledgeable and has reassured me every step of the way and helped to identify the next steps to resolve the problem we are experiencing. I can highly recommend Building Forensics to anyone who has been affected by flooding, leaks, or mould.

At first I was a bit hesitant about the cost but then decided to proceed with surveying the house. I am so glad we did. It was an extremely thorough and professional service. Everyone I have spoken to since making the enquiry was friendly, intelligent, responsive and helpful to deal with. It showed really important results - there's a health risk in one of our rooms that I never would have been aware of otherwise. Well worth the money.

With the help and expertise of Jeff Chalton (Building Forensics Ltd) and the London Clinic of nutrition, I have a chance of my health returning to somewhere normal. Jeff Charlton arrived at my house and within minutes had found black mold in my Kitchen. When i pulled the ceiling down, it was black as your hat on the back side of the plasterboard but hardly visible on the decorated side, I mistook it as a shadow. Similar results in my lounge. By finding the slow leaks and remediation of my home, I'm able to slowly recover my health. Jeff is charming, honest and a wealth of knowledge of mold, associated toxins and remediation. Tests were confirmed by captured air tests and sent to the USA labs. I wish I'd called in Jeff when first hearing of his company, I could have saved myself thousands of pounds and months of undiagnosed symptoms. If you think you may have an issue with damp, mold, unexplained chronic symptoms, I recommend whole heartedly Jeff Charlton and his company.

I cannot speak highly enough of this company. Jeff and Sam at Building Forensics are absolutely wonderful. It is clear from when you first speak to them, that they are specialists and know all there is to know about the issues surrounding damp and mould within the home. My daughter has been very ill as she is allergic to mould and this company have extensive knowledge of these type of issues and the severe problems that unremediated/improperly treated mould and damp can cause. We are so relieved to have finally found such a superb company. They came to survey with lots of equipment, none of which anyone else had bothered to use - and of utmost importance, it is clear that the knowledge and experience that Jeff has is second to none. I would not hesitate to recommend this company. They are truly fantastic and it is great to know that we are now in safe hands.

Jeff Charlton remediated my caravan in 2018. I have CIRS and mold illness. Jeff is a true professional and provides an excellent service . In an area where so many so called professionals don't understand the problems we face, Jeff is an expert who actually really knows what he is doing . I was very very sick and reacting to the caravan where I wanted to live when I called him . He gave me a lot of advice over the phone about how to manage my processions and living space. He came to the caravan on the agreed date and in one day cleared my living space of mycotoxins so I was able to live there without any symptoms a few days later. He provided very specific advice re what to do do after his visit to ensure the van was ready and safe for me . He has been available for over the phone advice since when I have needed it about other issues. He is in contact with Dr's treating CIRS and attends international education conferences. He stuck to the budget we agreed. I can 100 % recommend him as someone to trust to do the job properly and tell you what you need to know.