Building Forensics has unveiled JeffCharlton.AI, a new artificial intelligence platform created to provide accurate, science-backed advice on mould, bacterial contamination and indoor environmental hazards in homes and commercial properties.
Across regions including the UK, Europe and the Middle East, mould and building-related illness are increasingly associated with conditions such as asthma, neurological inflammation, chronic fatigue and systemic inflammatory disorders. The World Health Organization has previously warned that the misdiagnosis of environmentally driven illness could become “the great masquerade of the 21st century,” creating both healthcare and economic challenges on a global scale.
The rise of misinformation, unregulated mould training providers and unproven remediation products has made it harder for the public and professionals to access trustworthy guidance. For many, navigating claims online has become confusing and at times unsafe.
To address this gap, Jeff Charlton — regarded as the UK’s leading mould and decontamination specialist — has translated more than four decades of international field experience into JeffCharlton.AI.
The platform incorporates a deep research library of 179,000 technical documents and more than 31 million words of verified scientific material across mould contamination, water and fire damage recovery, building-related illness (BRI), CIRS and validated decontamination standards.
JeffCharlton.AI delivers instant, plain-language responses to written and spoken questions, reflecting Jeff’s straightforward communication style and supported by real-world diagnostic and remediation data.
The platform is currently free to access in trial form, with an affordable subscription option launching shortly for housing professionals, insurers, contractors, healthcare providers and private households.
Jeff Charlton is a CIEH-qualified environmental health expert and founder of Building Forensics. His career includes authoring decontamination procedures for the US Army Corps of Engineers, co-authoring the international reference text ‘Surviving Mold,’ and contributing to SHEER’s specialist committee on chemical and biological emergency response frameworks.
Jeff Charlton said: “People are being misled every day by search engine results and marketing claims. JeffCharlton.AI changes that – it puts decades of real science, field data, and professional experience directly into the public’s hands.“Business coaching has alerted me to the incredible opportunities of automated management through CRM and now AI. This chat box was all made possible by AI Dilan, (Dilan Abeya) who isn’t just my tech provider but his care and quest for perfection has seen the development of something truly remarkable. An honest integrity matched to an unbelievable patience in getting the luddite in me into AI. If Dilan can help me, he can help anyone!”
JeffCharlton.AI is now available for public trial via buildingforensics.co.uk.
