Arlington Exterior Drainage exists to solve one specific problem: connecting Arlington County homeowners with licensed, qualified drainage contractors who actually understand the local conditions.
Finding a good contractor on your own is time-consuming. You sort through search results, call companies that may or may not serve your area, wait for callbacks, and eventually receive estimates from contractors who may have little experience with Arlington's particular terrain and regulatory environment. We've streamlined that process. When you contact us, we look for a contractor who is licensed, insured, and familiar with the drainage challenges specific to Arlington County.
Arlington County's hilly terrain creates drainage dynamics that differ significantly from flatter suburban landscapes. The county's elevation varies considerably across its 26 square miles, and that slope means stormwater moves quickly, concentrating in low-lying yards, along property lines, and against foundations. As the county has grown denser — with more residential buildings, commercial development, roads, and parking structures — the amount of permeable land available to absorb rainfall has steadily declined. The result is more runoff, moving faster, with fewer places to go.
Arlington County recognizes this. The county's stormwater management program sets standards for how drainage improvements must be designed and implemented, with the goal of protecting both individual properties and the broader watershed. Before we refer a contractor, we confirm they are current on these requirements and design solutions that comply with county ordinances — so homeowners don't face code issues or enforcement problems after installation.
We are a referral service, not a contractor. We don't dig, grade, or install — but we do the work of identifying contractors who do those things well in Arlington. Before we refer anyone, we confirm they hold an active Virginia contractor license, current liability insurance, and relevant experience. When you reach out, we gather basic information about your property and drainage concern, then connect you with a contractor suited to your situation.
There is no cost to use our referral service. Our goal is straightforward: get Arlington homeowners to the right help, faster.