How many verified contractors does ProFix list in Alexandria, VA?

ProFix currently lists 20 verified gold-tier contractors serving Alexandria, VA. This city page covers Alexandria city County, 155,525 residents, and 1 trade category from the current local pro shard. Use it to compare profiles, local Q&A, and state-level licensing before requesting quotes.

Local pros in Alexandria, VA

Alexandria city County, Virginia. Population 155,525.

Updated June 2026what's new

Alexandria city CountyFIPS 5101000155,525 residents

Top verified pros in Alexandria, VA

20 gold-tier pros (confidence score 80+ — full NAP, license, and multi-source coverage). Ranked by ProFix data-confidence: complete licensed contact details and multi-source public-record coverage; ProFix verifies state licenses where available; never by payment.

Trade breakdown

Water/Fire/Mold Restoration: 20

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Top 10 Water/Fire/Mold Restoration in Alexandria, VA

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Top 3 Plumbers in Alexandria, VA

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Data-derived local notes

Hiring context for Alexandria, VA

Alexandria is a large-city page in the top-2,000 launched-state city set, ranked #168 by the population value in all-cities.json. The city record places it in Alexandria city; the pro counts below are exact city-name matches from the VA gold shard.

Population in seed: 155,525.
Matched pro records: 37.
24/7 emergency flag count: 0.
Top matched trade buckets: Water/Fire/Mold Restoration (34), Plumbers (3), and HVAC Technicians (1).
Alexandria city hub has 37 state-shard records.

Trade counts from the shard

Water/Fire/Mold Restoration: 34
Plumbers: 3
HVAC Technicians: 1

0 records carry the 24/7 emergency flag.

County and permits

Alexandria is in Alexandria city. This seed does not name a city-specific permit office, so use the authority having jurisdiction for the job address and cross-check state licensing through Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) — Board for Contractors.

Alexandria city hub Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) — Board for Contractors

Phone: +1-804-367-8500

Code adoption checks

State code context for Alexandria comes from the Virginia NEC / IRC / IECC seed. Current adoption values in the seed: NEC: NEC 2020; IRC: IRC 2021; IECC: IECC 2021. The permit date and local amendments still control the job.

Seasonal scheduling notes

Virginia's seasonal seed describes the climate zone as "Mid-Atlantic humid subtropical coast, Piedmont, and Appalachian freeze zones". For Alexandria, the highlighted windows below are selected from plumbing inspection, hvac service / install, and roofing because those projects match either the city's top trade counts or the highest-urgency state calendar entries.

Plumbing inspection
Ideal: March, April, May, September, October, November · Medium urgency
HVAC service / install
Ideal: March, April, October, November, December, January · High urgency
Roofing
Ideal: March, April, May, October, November · High urgency

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Climate resilience context

Alexandria uses the Virginia state resilience seed. The scenarios linked to this city page are flooding, freezes and winter cold snaps, and hurricanes / coastal tropical storms; they are state-level hazards, not city incident claims.

flooding
Virginia flooding comes from Chesapeake and Atlantic surge, mountain flash floods, and urban stormwater in older neighborhoods.
freezes and winter cold snaps
Virginia freezes can hit mountain, Piedmont, and coastal homes differently, with crawlspace plumbing, heat pumps, and older roofs most exposed.
hurricanes / coastal tropical storms
Virginia's risk runs from Hampton Roads surge and Chesapeake Bay tides to inland flash flooding and tree damage from tropical remnants.

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Emergency playbooks to keep handy

Emergency links for Alexandria are selected from Virginia's state emergency scenarios and climate-relevant playbooks. They are planning links; call 911 or the serving utility first when life safety, gas, fire, downed lines, or shock risk is present.

State 24-hour guide

Flooded basement with possible electrical hazardCall 911
Sump pump fails during a stormPro today
Sewage backing up from a floor drainPro today
Frozen pipe with no visible burstPro today

Generated from all-cities, all-counties, state pro shards, state code updates, seasonal/climate seeds, emergency seeds, and licensing/permit-contact seeds.

Hiring Contractors in Alexandria, VA — Local Q&A

Local source notes for permits, prices, trades, site conditions, and license checks. Source: ProFix Editorial Team. Last updated 2026-06-09.

permits

What permits do I need for a kitchen remodel in Alexandria, VA?

For a kitchen remodel in Alexandria, start with City of Alexandria Permits. Cosmetic work is different from moving plumbing, electrical, gas, walls, windows, or ventilation, so ask the permit office which building, trade, plan-review, or inspection steps apply before work starts. Verify the contractor through the state licensing board before signing: Virginia Board for Contractors: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors. Permit office: City of Alexandria Permits: https://www.alexandriava.gov/permits. Keep the permit number, approved plans, inspection records, and change orders in the job file.

¿Qué permisos necesito para remodelar una cocina en Alexandria, VA?

Para remodelar una cocina en Alexandria, empiece con City of Alexandria Permits. El trabajo cosmético no es lo mismo que mover plomería, electricidad, gas, muros, ventanas o ventilación; pregunte qué permisos, revisión de planos e inspecciones aplican antes de iniciar. Verifique al contratista en la junta estatal: Virginia Board for Contractors: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors. Oficina de permisos: City of Alexandria Permits: https://www.alexandriava.gov/permits. Guarde número de permiso, planos aprobados, inspecciones y cambios por escrito.

pricing

How much does a plumber cost in Alexandria, VA?

There is no single reliable plumber price for Alexandria; the cost depends on diagnosis time, access, fixture quality, emergency scheduling, permit requirements, and whether walls, concrete, or sewer lines are involved. Treat online averages as screening information, not a bid. Before paying a deposit, verify the plumber or plumbing contractor through Virginia Board for Contractors: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors and ask City of Alexandria Permits whether the job needs a permit or inspection. Permit office: City of Alexandria Permits: https://www.alexandriava.gov/permits. Get itemized labor, materials, trip charges, and warranty terms.

¿Cuánto cuesta contratar a un plomero en Alexandria, VA?

No hay una tarifa única confiable para un plomero en Alexandria; el costo depende del diagnóstico, acceso, calidad de accesorios, urgencia, permisos y si hay muros, concreto o líneas de drenaje. Use promedios en línea solo como orientación. Antes de pagar anticipo, verifique al plomero o contratista en Virginia Board for Contractors: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors y pregunte a City of Alexandria Permits si el trabajo requiere permiso o inspección. Oficina: City of Alexandria Permits: https://www.alexandriava.gov/permits. Pida mano de obra, materiales y garantía por escrito.

trades

What types of contractors are most needed in Alexandria?

Alexandria homeowners most often need licensed trade help for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, drainage, restoration, and general remodeling, especially when work touches life-safety systems or the building envelope. In Alexandria city County, local permit history and inspection queues are the best way to spot active demand, so check City of Alexandria Permits: https://www.alexandriava.gov/permits. For any regulated trade, confirm license status with the state board first: Virginia Board for Contractors: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors. Ask bidders who will pull permits and attend inspections.

¿Qué tipos de contratistas se necesitan más en Alexandria?

En Alexandria, los propietarios suelen necesitar ayuda para plomería, electricidad, HVAC, techos, drenaje, restauración y remodelación general, especialmente si el trabajo toca sistemas de seguridad o la envolvente del edificio. En el condado de Alexandria city, el historial de permisos y las inspecciones muestran mejor la demanda local; consulte City of Alexandria Permits: https://www.alexandriava.gov/permits. Para oficios regulados, verifique la licencia estatal: Virginia Board for Contractors: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors. Pregunte quién tramita permisos y atiende inspecciones.

conditions

How does Alexandria's climate, zoning, or housing stock affect home repair costs?

Alexandria's humid summers, stormwater rules, crawl spaces, termites, and older neighborhoods can affect demolition, moisture control, and inspections. Costs can rise when a project needs engineering, concealed-condition repairs, phased inspections, utility coordination, or work in floodplain, historic, HOA, or zoning overlay areas. Do not rely on a contractor's verbal answer alone: confirm permit triggers with City of Alexandria Permits: https://www.alexandriava.gov/permits. Then verify the contractor's license or registration with Virginia Board for Contractors: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors. Keep photos of hidden conditions before walls or floors are closed.

¿Cómo afectan el clima, la zonificación o las viviendas de Alexandria a los costos de reparación?

Los veranos húmedos, reglas de drenaje, espacios de acceso, termitas y barrios antiguos de Alexandria pueden afectar demolición, control de humedad e inspecciones. Los costos pueden subir si el proyecto requiere ingeniería, reparación de condiciones ocultas, inspecciones por etapas, coordinación con servicios públicos o trabajo en zonas inundables, históricas, HOA o con superposición de zonificación. No dependa solo de una respuesta verbal: confirme permisos con City of Alexandria Permits: https://www.alexandriava.gov/permits. Luego verifique la licencia en Virginia Board for Contractors: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors. Guarde fotos antes de cerrar muros o pisos.

verification

How do I verify a contractor's license in Alexandria?

Verify the exact legal business name, license number, classification, expiration date, and any public discipline before you sign. Use the state licensing board lookup first: Virginia Board for Contractors: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors. Then confirm with City of Alexandria Permits that the same contractor can be listed on the permit and that the permit scope matches the contract; permit office: City of Alexandria Permits: https://www.alexandriava.gov/permits. Be cautious if the bid asks you to pull an owner-builder permit for paid work, skips inspections, or uses a different company name on documents.

¿Cómo verifico la licencia de un contratista en Alexandria?

Verifique el nombre legal exacto, número de licencia, clasificación, vencimiento y disciplina pública antes de firmar. Use primero la búsqueda de la junta estatal: Virginia Board for Contractors: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors. Después confirme con City of Alexandria Permits que el mismo contratista pueda figurar en el permiso y que el alcance coincida con el contrato; oficina: City of Alexandria Permits: https://www.alexandriava.gov/permits. Tenga cuidado si le piden sacar un permiso de propietario para trabajo pagado, evitar inspecciones o usar otro nombre comercial.