Mathews County’s extensive shoreline, tidal inlets, and low-lying coastal areas require specialized surveying knowledge. With decades of field experience, James River Surveying supports Mathews homeowners, builders, and waterfront property owners with precise measurements and dependable reporting. From Gwynn’s Island to Mobjack Bay, our surveys are designed to handle the unique challenges of coastal properties.

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 provides accurate, high-quality surveying throughout Mathews, VA and surrounding areas. With expertise in Virginia coastal regulations, elevation considerations, and county development rules, we deliver surveys that help clients make informed decisions. Our focus is precision, communication, and dependable results for 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!
Mathews’ geographic diversity—from marshland and waterfront bluffs to peaceful wooded parcels—makes accurate surveying essential. Whether preparing for construction, determining elevation, or addressing a boundary concern, our team combines advanced technology with coastal experience to deliver results you can trust.