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

ProFix currently lists 20 verified gold-tier contractors serving Arlington, VA. This city page covers Arlington County, 234,135 residents, and 3 trade categories from the current local pro shard. Use it to compare profiles, local Q&A, and state-level licensing before requesting quotes.

Local pros in Arlington, VA

Arlington County, Virginia. Population 234,135.

Updated June 2026what's new

Arlington CountyFIPS 5103000234,135 residents

Top verified pros in Arlington, 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: 19
Lead Abatement Contractors: 1
Window & Door Installers: 1

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

Ranked by ProFix data-confidence: complete licensed contact details and multi-source public-record coverage; ProFix verifies state licenses where available; never by payment.

Top 3 Lead Abatement Contractors in Arlington, VA

Ranked by ProFix data-confidence: complete licensed contact details and multi-source public-record coverage; ProFix verifies state licenses where available; never by payment.

Data-derived local notes

Hiring context for Arlington, VA

Arlington is a large-city page in the top-2,000 launched-state city set, ranked #98 by the population value in all-cities.json. The city record places it in Arlington County; the pro counts below are exact city-name matches from the VA gold shard.

Population in seed: 234,135.
Matched pro records: 90.
24/7 emergency flag count: 0.
Top matched trade buckets: Water/Fire/Mold Restoration (86), Lead Abatement Contractors (4), Concrete Contractors (1), and Window & Door Installers (1).
Arlington County hub has 90 state-shard records.

Trade counts from the shard

Water/Fire/Mold Restoration: 86
Lead Abatement Contractors: 4
Concrete Contractors: 1
Window & Door Installers: 1

0 records carry the 24/7 emergency flag.

County and permits

Arlington is in Arlington County. 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.

Arlington County hub Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) — Board for Contractors

Phone: +1-804-367-8500

Code adoption checks

State code context for Arlington 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 Arlington, the highlighted windows below are selected from hvac service / install, roofing, and exterior paint / siding because those projects match either the city's top trade counts or the highest-urgency state calendar entries.

HVAC service / install
Ideal: March, April, October, November, December, January · High urgency
Roofing
Ideal: March, April, May, October, November · High urgency
Exterior paint / siding
Ideal: April, May, June, September, October · Medium urgency

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Climate resilience context

Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington, 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 Arlington, VA?

For a kitchen remodel in Arlington, start with Arlington County Permit Arlington. 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: Arlington County Permit Arlington: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Building/Permits. Keep the permit number, approved plans, inspection records, and change orders in the job file.

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

Para remodelar una cocina en Arlington, empiece con Arlington County Permit Arlington. 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: Arlington County Permit Arlington: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Building/Permits. Guarde número de permiso, planos aprobados, inspecciones y cambios por escrito.

pricing

How much does a plumber cost in Arlington, VA?

There is no single reliable plumber price for Arlington; 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 Arlington County Permit Arlington whether the job needs a permit or inspection. Permit office: Arlington County Permit Arlington: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Building/Permits. Get itemized labor, materials, trip charges, and warranty terms.

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

No hay una tarifa única confiable para un plomero en Arlington; 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 Arlington County Permit Arlington si el trabajo requiere permiso o inspección. Oficina: Arlington County Permit Arlington: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Building/Permits. Pida mano de obra, materiales y garantía por escrito.

trades

What types of contractors are most needed in Arlington?

Arlington 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 Arlington County, local permit history and inspection queues are the best way to spot active demand, so check Arlington County Permit Arlington: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Building/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 Arlington?

En Arlington, 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 Arlington, el historial de permisos y las inspecciones muestran mejor la demanda local; consulte Arlington County Permit Arlington: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Building/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 Arlington's climate, zoning, or housing stock affect home repair costs?

Arlington'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 Arlington County Permit Arlington: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Building/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 Arlington a los costos de reparación?

Los veranos húmedos, reglas de drenaje, espacios de acceso, termitas y barrios antiguos de Arlington 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 Arlington County Permit Arlington: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Building/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 Arlington?

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 Arlington County Permit Arlington that the same contractor can be listed on the permit and that the permit scope matches the contract; permit office: Arlington County Permit Arlington: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Building/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 Arlington?

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 Arlington County Permit Arlington que el mismo contratista pueda figurar en el permiso y que el alcance coincida con el contrato; oficina: Arlington County Permit Arlington: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Building/Permits. Tenga cuidado si le piden sacar un permiso de propietario para trabajo pagado, evitar inspecciones o usar otro nombre comercial.