Charles City County’s historic properties, agricultural land, and riverfront parcels require specialized surveying knowledge. Our team helps property owners, builders, and land investors confidently understand their property boundaries.

Detailed boundary mapping to verify your exact lot limits and any encroachments.

Precise surveys that ensure your fence is placed correctly.

Trusted surveys for additions, garages, and screened-in porches.

Comprehensive ALTA surveys for commercial purchasers and lenders.

Divide your land or move your property line.

Certified elevation data for flood insurance and permitting.

Detailed terrain maps that support design, grading, and site development.

Precise land surveys that protect your investment before you build or buy.
We’re locally owned. We live in the Richmond and Norfolk areas, and we work all over Virginia!
Our surveyors don’t get pulled away on large civil projects or for overnight travel. We get the work done fast so that you get results quickly.
We excel at residential, boundary, and ALTA surveys. Because we focus on one area of surveying, you get high-quality work you can trust.
James River Surveying proudly provides professional, reliable land surveying services throughout Charles City County and nearby areas in the Tidewater and Central Virginia region. Our licensed surveyors combine decades of field experience with in-depth knowledge of Virginia property regulations, local land characteristics, and county review processes. We are dedicated to delivering clear, accurate survey data, responsive service, and transparent communication so every client, from homeowners and rural landowners to builders and developers, can make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.
James River Surveying proudly provides land surveying services throughout Charles City County, including Charles City, Ruthville, Roxbury, Charles City Courthouse, and Sandy Point. From historic farmland and river-adjacent properties to rural residential parcels and legacy family land, our team delivers accurate surveys tailored to each community’s unique landscape and property history.
A land surveyor measures, maps, and verifies property boundaries to provide accurate information for building, buying, or planning projects.
You may need a survey for buying a home, installing a fence, planning construction, verifying boundaries, or resolving a property concern.
Most residential surveys are completed within a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on property size and available records.
We provide boundary, fence, addition, topographic, subdivision, and elevation certificate surveys for residential and commercial properties.
Our surveys are highly accurate thanks to professional equipment and detailed boundary research. Surveying equipment is significantly more precise than cell phones and apps such as GIS or onX Hunt.
Yes, we locate and mark property corners so you can easily identify boundary points for fencing, projects, or future reference.
Yes, a survey ensures structures are placed correctly and meet required building, setback, and permitting guidelines.
Costs vary based on lot size, terrain, and research needed. Send us a text with your address and reason for the survey and we will send you a free estimate!
From boundary surveys to site planning support, we provide accurate surveying solutions designed for Charles City’s rural and historic land characteristics.