Category: Land Disturbance

More Than a Permit: How Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Maximize Property Value

Most people think civil engineering is only about getting a grading permit. In reality, it’s about designing how you’ll use and enjoy your property for

DeMarr Engineering performing a land survey in winter

Winter Land Surveying: The Best Time of Year for a Topographic Survey

With an average permitting process of 4-6 months for a land disturbance permit, you will have to start planning your project in the winter months

Picture of Holmes Run in Fairfax County, VA

The Importance of Environmental Engineering in Design & Construction

Land development projects close to environmentally protected resources such as wetlands and streams, also known as Resource Protection Areas (RPAs), will require additional planning to

DeMarr Engineering performing a land survey in Loudoun County, VA

Grading Permit Requirements for Loudoun County, VA

Whether you’re adding improvements to an existing home or building on a vacant lot, you will need permits from the county. As a civil engineering firm

Site & Grading Plans in Arlington County, VA

The first step in embarking on a new project in Arlington County may be consulting with an architect to determine your vision of what you

Brick Points Stakeout by DeMarr Engineering

What Construction Stakeout Services Do I Need for a New Home Build?

Once the Site Plan and Land Disturbance Permit is approved, it’s time to kickoff construction. For a new home build project in Northern Virginia, the

Silt Fence containing sediment and limits of disturbance within a DeMarr jobsite.

Do I need an Erosion & Sediment Control Plan in Washington, DC?

The requirement for an Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Control Plan in Washington, DC depends on the amount of land disturbance a project proposes. As your