Spanning riverfront communities, forested land, and farmland, Northumberland, VA requires a surveying team with deep local knowledge. With decades of experience supporting Northern Neck builders, homeowners, and landowners, James River Surveying provides accurate surveys that meet county standards and property needs. From areas near Heathsville to the shores of the Great Wicomico River, we deliver dependable, clearly documented results.

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.
Serving Northumberland, VA and nearby counties, James River Surveying is dedicated to providing precise boundary work, site planning surveys, and property evaluations. Our team understands Virginia’s rural parcel layouts, waterfront boundaries, and evolving regulations. Accuracy and transparency guide every project.
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!
Northumberland’s mix of waterfront coves, countryside acreage, and historic communities requires precise, knowledgeable surveying. We tailor each project to the land’s characteristics, delivering data that gives property owners clarity and confidence at every step.