Jeff Charlton
UK’s #1| Environmental Hygienist
Jeff Charlton
Helping clients worldwide recover from mould, contamination, and disaster — with over 35 years of expert knowledge and lived experience.
I’m Jeff Charlton, an environmental hygienist and disaster recovery expert with over 35 years of experience across the UK and internationally. My work has taken me from flood and fire damage response to managing decontamination projects after the Gulf War, and into the courtroom as an expert witness on mould, toxic exposure, and building-related illness.
I founded the British Damage Management Association (BDMA) to help raise the standards of the damage management industry in the UK. Over the years, I’ve become a Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC), an IICRC Instructor, and an advocate for safer, healthier indoor environments.
In 2018, after an accidental mould exposure, I suffered severe health setbacks—including strokes, heart attacks, and brain inflammation. This personal journey deepened my commitment to helping others affected by mould-related illnesses and environmental exposure.
I now dedicate my time to consulting, teaching, speaking at events, and supporting legal teams with expert insight into complex contamination cases. Whether it’s a forensic investigation or indoor air quality assessment, I bring a lifetime of technical knowledge and lived experience to every job.
- Environmental Hygiene
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
- Mould Remediation
- Disaster Recovery
- ONC Engineering
- Disaster Recovery and Decontamination Training with internationally recognised certification
- Ongoing professional development through certifications in IAQ testing and forensic investigation technologies
- IICRC Instructor (AMRT, CR, CMH)
- Thermographer Level 1
- Forensics
- Blood Trauma
- Meth Lab Decon
- Drone Pilot
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Contingency Insurance Risk (CIR), 2013
- Disaster Recovery of the Year – CIR Awards (1999, 2001)
- Shortlisted – Innovative Training Awards, Emergency Planning Society, 2014
- Security Industry Trainer of the Year – CBRN Response
- Innovative Product Awards – BANG 2010, CIR 2010, CBON 2001
- European Mould Expert – 2024
- Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) – ANSI US
- Certified Restorer (RIA), Water Loss Specialist
- AMRT (IICRC)
- Certified Mold Remediation Technician – IICRC
- Certified BIOH Asbestos
- Certified Water-Damaged Concrete Floor Assessor – Grade 1
- Thermographer Level 1
- Certified Drone Pilot
- Scientific Member – British Environmental Medicine Society
- Member – Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
- Member – Emergency Planning CBRN Group
- Founding Member – International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness
- Invited speaker at UK House of Commons (Flood Restoration Hearings)
- Guest expert on BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Sky TV
- Speaker at RUSI, FBI, and Homeland Defense conferences
- Lectured on counterterrorism at Cranfield Royal Military College
- Presented at Surviving Mold USA Conference (2018)
- Founder & Chairman – British Damage Management Association (BDMA)
- Developed protocols for post-Gulf War restoration (US Corps of Engineers)
- Designed counter-terrorism IED response strategy (Porton Down, MOD)
- Co-author – British Standards PAS 64 and BS 12999
- Co-author – Surviving Mold Consensus Document
- Co-founder – International Association of Environmentally Acquired Illness
- Successfully challenged UK experts and laboratories on contamination exposure, following WHO IAQ Guidelines (2009)
- Provided critical expert testimony in high-profile mould contamination and health-related cases
Consultant and Expert Witness
- Served as both consulting and testifying expert in cases involving toxic mold identification, building-related health effects, and construction defects.
- Provided scope of work to the US Corps of Engineers for restoration projects post-Gulf War, including Emirs’ palaces and Ministries in Kuwait.
- Engaged with global organizations to apply advanced forensic and decontamination techniques in the UK.
- Supporting legal cases in civil and criminal courts (2000 – Current).
Post-Gulf War Decontamination Specialist (1991–1992)
- Hired and led teams of over 500 personnel in hazardous conditions to restore hotels, oil fields, and strategic government buildings in Kuwait.
- Directed the decontamination of critical infrastructure, providing key consultation on disaster recovery operations.
Founding Chairman – British Damage Management Association (BDMA) (1999–2000)
- Provided initial funding and established the BDMA to standardize and promote damage management practices in the UK.
- Played a pivotal role in shaping professional standards for disaster recovery across the country.
My Career in Images: Recognition, Media & Milestones
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