ALTA Survey Providers in Virginia
16 firms provide ALTA Survey services in Virginia — 1 with a verified Virginia presence and 15 national providers covering the state. Typical Virginia pricing runs $3,300–$8,800.
Those figures come from our Virginia ALTA Survey cost analysis, which applies Virginia's regional cost index to the national base rate of $3,000–$8,000. Virginia sits 10% above that base, reflecting local labor rates and market demand.
Virginia Local Providers (1)
Firms with a verified Virginia presence. Local providers typically know county-level records access and regional pricing better than a national desk.
National Providers Serving Virginia (15)
National firms carry multi-state licensing and are usually the right call for portfolio deals spanning several states.
How to Choose a ALTA Survey Provider in Virginia
- Virginia licensure. The survey must be sealed by a surveyor licensed in Virginia. Verify the licence, not just the firm's footprint.
- Table A experience. Which optional items your lender requires drives both cost and schedule — see the Table A configurator.
- Field crew availability. National firms sometimes subcontract Virginia fieldwork. Ask whether the crew is in-house.
- Title company coordination. The surveyor needs the title commitment early; firms that chase it themselves save a week.
- Record of survey requirements. Some states require a recorded survey, which adds cost and time. Confirm what applies in Virginia.
Virginia Metro Markets
ALTA Survey pricing across the Virginia markets we track. Most providers above serve all of them:
| Market | ALTA Survey cost |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $3,300 – $8,800 |
| Chesapeake | $3,531 – $9,416 |
| Norfolk | $3,267 – $8,712 |
| Richmond | $3,267 – $8,712 |
| Alexandria | $3,465 – $9,240 |
What Moves the Price in Virginia
Property type shifts ALTA Survey cost more than geography does. These carry the largest premiums over a standard commercial parcel:
- Junkyard / Salvage Yard — +60% ($5,280–$14,080 in Virginia).
- Gas Station — +50% ($4,950–$13,200 in Virginia).
- Dry Cleaner — +40% ($4,620–$12,320 in Virginia).
- Manufacturing Facility — +40% ($4,620–$12,320 in Virginia).
- Shooting Range — +35% ($4,455–$11,880 in Virginia).
- Marina / Boat Storage — +35% ($4,455–$11,880 in Virginia).
Virginia ALTA Survey Cost by Parcel Size
After property type, acreage is the largest driver of an ALTA survey quote — more boundary to walk, more corners to set, more field days. Applied to Virginia pricing:
| Parcel size | Multiplier | Virginia cost |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 acres | 1× | $3,300 – $8,800 |
| 1-5 acres | 1.2× | $3,960 – $10,560 |
| 5-10 acres | 1.5× | $4,950 – $13,200 |
| 10-25 acres | 2× | $6,600 – $17,600 |
| 25-50 acres | 2.5× | $8,250 – $22,000 |
| 50+ acres | 3× | $9,900 – $26,400 |
Turnaround and Rush Pricing in Virginia
Standard turnaround is about 14 days from engagement in Virginia. Rush service compresses that to roughly 5 days and prices at $4,950–$13,200 — a 50% premium. The binding constraint is usually the title commitment and field crew scheduling, so getting the title work moving early buys more time than paying a rush premium.
Ask any Virginia provider what their quoted turnaround actually starts from — engagement, retainer receipt, or receipt of the title commitment. That definition is where most schedule disputes come from.
Lender Survey Requirements
Which lender is financing the Virginia deal determines both the Table A items your surveyor must include and how recently the survey must be dated. A survey that ages out has to be re-certified or re-run:
| Lender | Table A items | Survey age limit |
|---|---|---|
| Fannie Mae Multifamily | 14 | 360 days before recording |
| Freddie Mac Multifamily | 14 | 90 days before Note date |
| SBA 7(a) Loan | 14 | Per title company requirements |
| SBA 504 Loan | 14 | Per title company requirements |
| HUD/FHA Multifamily | 19 | 90 days for new surveys |
| CMBS (Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities) | 15 | Typically 180 days |
| Conventional Commercial | 11 | Varies by lender |
Confirm the requirement set before you commission the survey — adding a Table A item after fieldwork usually means a second site visit. The Table A configurator builds the exact item list for your lender.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a ALTA Survey cost in Virginia?
A ALTA Survey in Virginia typically costs $3,300 to $8,800, about 10% above the national base rate. Property type and scope move the figure more than location does.
How many ALTA Survey providers serve Virginia?
We track 16 firms serving Virginia: 1 with a verified Virginia presence and 15 national providers that cover the state.
Do I need a Virginia-licensed surveyor?
Yes. Land surveying is a state-licensed profession, and an ALTA/NSPS survey of Virginia property must be sealed by a surveyor licensed in Virginia. National firms meet this by holding licences in each state they serve, so confirm the licence covers Virginia before engaging.