About Whitefox - Chartered Surveyors

Whitefox is a modern, independent firm of Chartered Surveyors with a reputation for delivering expert, reliable and personal surveying services across the residential and commercial sectors.

Founded on strong core values – integrity, professionalism, personal development, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence – we are proud of the relationships we’ve built and the trust we’ve earned over the last 20 years.

At Whitefox, we believe that outstanding service begins with strong values. As an independent firm of Chartered Surveyors based in Bournemouth, we are committed to delivering high-quality, reliable advice with a personal touch. Our reputation is built not only on our technical expertise, but also on the way we work – with honesty, clarity, and genuine care for our clients and each other.

Our team shares a clear purpose: to deliver consistently excellent outcomes while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We’ve built Whitefox on a foundation of five core values that guide every aspect of our business, from client relationships to internal development and day-to-day decisions.

Our Core Values

Integrity

We act with honesty, transparency and accountability at all times. Our clients trust us because we provide clear, objective, reliable advice. We work closely alongside our clients that share our ethical values.

Professionalism

We uphold the highest standard in everything we do. Our professionalism is central to our reputation and client relationships. We take pride in being responsive, well-informed, and detail-focused – ensuring our clients always receive clear, expert guidance.

Personal Development

We believe that investing in our people is key to long-term success. Every member of our team is encouraged and supported to grow – whether through training, accreditation, or taking on new responsibilities. We create an environment where learning is continuous, and development is actively encouraged.

Teamwork

We work collaboratively, supporting one another to deliver the best possible results. Our team culture is built on mutual respect, open communication, and shared goals. We know that by working together, we can achieve more – for our clients, our business, and each other.

Commitment to Excellence

We never settle for “good enough”. We are dedicated to delivering work of the highest quality – accurate, thorough, and insightful. This commitment to excellence drives us to continually improve our services, embrace best practices and exceed expectations wherever possible.

Our Mission

At Whitefox, our values are more  than just words – they shape who we are, how we operate, and the experience our clients receive. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to these principles, ensuring that every service we provide reflects the standards and integrity our clients expect.

Our Team

Darren Frias-Robles

Darren Frias-Robles

BSc(Hons) FRICS C.BuildE MCABE IMaPS AIFireE

Managing Director

Darren is a Chartered Surveyor and Corporate Fire & Building Engineer. He is a UK registered Expert Witness and a National Council member of the Pyramus & Thisbe Club – the leading club for the promotion of excellence in Party Wall practice.

Darren has over 20 years experience in the property & construction industries in building surveying, project management, development and construction. Prior to his current role, Darren was a Director of Hydon – a regional property Development Company.

Matt Allibone

Matthew Allibone

Director

Matthew is a Quantity Surveyor and former Commercial Manager with many years’ experience working at a senior level within the commercial office fit out / car retail industries. Projects of note include a new build Audi Car dealership (circa £5M contract value) and new build visitor centre for Cotwold distillery (circa £1M contract value).

Joe Gough

Joe Gough

MRICS

Associate Director

Joe’s role at Whitefox is as senior QS providing project and cost management services to our clients. His portfolio of commercial project work is wide ranging both in size and complexity and geographical location. It includes projects such as Treasure Beach, Sandals Resort Project, Turks and Caicos and a role as Commercial Manager employed as part of the Post Hurricane rebuild and repair pro-gramme for the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla. Joe is a keen golfer and sailor with highlights including sailing as crew on Sanya Serenity Coast, winner of the 2017-2018 Clipper Round The World Yacht Race.

Jon Mills

Jonathan Mills

BA(Hons), MSc

Building Surveyor

Jon is a Building Surveyor and Project Manager with experience in the hospitality, office/ commercial and residential development sectors.

He is an experienced surveyor who has successfully delivered several high value hotel, care home & office refurbishment projects for our key clients. Jon also undertakes fund monitoring & QS work for our investor / fund clients.

Josh Byrne

Josh Byrne

Quantity Surveyor

Josh is an important member of our QS team & has gained a lot of experience during his time at Whitefox. He is currently studying for an RICS accredited degree. Josh has a keen interest in the property / construction industry and works providing cost consultancy advice and assisting in the delivery of our fund monitoring services.

Hayley Burgess

Office Manager

Hayley brings a wealth of experience from diverse sectors, including property, travel, social enterprise support and banking, making her a valuable addition to our team. Hayley provides continuous support to our clients and our colleagues in the delivery of our services.

Chris Burley

Chris Burley

BSc(Hons) MRICS

Consultant Chartered Building Surveyor

Chris is an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor with a background in insurance claims / loss adjusting and core building surveying services mainly for multi storey commercial buildings and developments within the UK and Qatar. Chris’ technical knowledge is broad and includes specialist expertise in the design, specification and installation of fire rated cladding systems to high rise buildings.

Ethan Frias-Robles

Digital marketing & business support

Ethan is pursuing a career in sports and plays football to a high level for several teams. Currently studying for an NCFE in Sports, Ethan works part-time at Whitefox working on digital media & marketing projects for the business.