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Arlington, Virginia
Land Surveying in Arlington, VA
Boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys that put the design on the ground accurately the first time. Arlington and the surrounding VA area is covered on a project basis through our Washington, DC regional hub.
- Dispatched from
- Washington, DC regional hub · project-based staffing
- Lead time
- Scheduled by phone or proposal; lead time confirmed when the scope is set
- Laboratory
- Sugar Land, TX laboratory under chain of custody, or a mobile laboratory for large projects
- Reporting
- Reviewed and issued under a documented quality system; formatted for owner, engineer, and building-official review
- Serving
- Arlington and the surrounding VA area — Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk
- Coverage
- Virginia statewide · 27 regional hubs
- Technicians
- ACI- and NICET-certified field staff; licensed professionals in Virginia
- Call us
- (346) 420-5425
Scope
Survey services in Arlington
- Boundary and title surveys for acquisition and permitting
- Topographic surveys for civil design
- Construction staking: building corners, utilities, paving, and grades
- As-built surveys for closeout and conveyance
Full scope, standards list, and pricing basis: Land Surveying.
Local conditions
Survey conditions in Arlington
Arlington sits at the center of one of the most infrastructure-dense development corridors on the East Coast, where mixed-use towers, transit-oriented projects along the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, and sensitive infill work on tight urban lots all demand survey control that leaves no margin for error. Virginia state law requires surveys affecting property boundaries to be performed under the responsible charge of a licensed Virginia Professional Land Surveyor, and Arlington County's review process expects complete, accurate survey documents before permits advance. Our Washington, DC regional hub, located approximately four miles from Arlington, dispatches field crews for boundary delineation, topographic surveys, and construction staking on a scheduled and project-based basis. Deliverables are coordinated to meet Arlington County, VDOT, and project-specific requirements, keeping design teams and contractors aligned from initial site control through final as-built verification.
Northern Virginia's urban and suburban development frequently encounters variable fill conditions and proximity to existing utility corridts that require careful horizontal and vertical control during construction staking. The region's freeze-thaw cycles through winter months can affect benchmark stability, making it good practice to verify control points at the start of each active construction phase.
FAQ · Arlington
Does Arlington County require a recorded plat or survey before a building permit is issued for an infill project?
Arlington County typically requires survey documentation — including a site plan drawn from a current topographic or boundary survey — as part of the building permit submission package. Requirements vary by project type and zoning category. Confirming the specific survey deliverable required with the Arlington County Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development before design begins avoids resubmittal delays.
How does your crew establish vertical control on an Arlington project, and what datum do you reference?
Field crews establish vertical control referenced to NAVD 88, consistent with VDOT standards and Arlington County GIS datum requirements. Benchmarks are tied to published control monuments and verified for consistency before staking begins. On sites with active construction activity, control points are checked at phase transitions to confirm stability, particularly after grading or utility installation work that could disturb established monuments.
What survey deliverables does VDOT typically require for projects with right-of-way work in Arlington?
VDOT right-of-way projects generally require surveys prepared in accordance with VDOT's Survey Manual, including horizontal control referenced to the Virginia State Plane Coordinate System (North Zone) and vertical control tied to NAVD 88. Topographic surveys for road design must meet accuracy standards specified in the project scope. Our crews document existing features, utilities, and right-of-way lines in formats compatible with VDOT submission requirements.
Which office covers survey in Arlington, VA?
Field work in Arlington is dispatched through the Washington, DC regional hub. Laboratory testing is performed in Sugar Land, TX under chain of custody, or in a mobile laboratory mobilized to large Arlington projects.
Are the technicians you send to Arlington certified?
Field sampling and testing in Arlington are performed by our ACI- and NICET-certified technicians. Survey engineering and professional services are delivered with professionals licensed in Virginia, coordinated under one proposal.
Hiring: we staff this work locally. Field technician openings in Arlington · all positions.
Scheduling & proposals
Need land surveying in Arlington?
Call to schedule a technician, or send project documents for a written proposal.