Single-Family Residential

Civil Engineering Design And Planning For Individual Homes

Ensure your home's success from the ground up.

Lumsden Associates, P.C. Single-Family Residential Civil Engineering Services in Roanoke, VA, Salem, VA, and surrounding areas.

Lumsden Associates, P.C. offers civil engineering services for single-family residential projects, focusing on the land and infrastructure to ensure your home is built on a solid foundation—literally and figuratively. From site planning to utilities, we handle every aspect of the land development process, providing accurate, reliable solutions tailored to your property’s unique needs.

Our expertise helps property owners, builders, and developers streamline the approval and construction process while adhering to local regulations in Roanoke, Salem, and surrounding areas.

Comprehensive Services for Single-Family Residential Projects

Our civil engineering services for single-family homes include:

  • Site Planning and Grading Design: Optimize your property’s layout for drainage, stability, and construction readiness.

  • Erosion and Sediment Control Plans: Protect your land and surrounding areas during construction.

  • Building Permit Plot Plans: Provide detailed plans for permitting processes, including setbacks and lot coverage.

  • Stormwater Management: Design systems to prevent flooding and ensure proper water flow.

  • Utility Design: Plan for water, sewer, and other essential connections to support your home.

  • Property Line Staking: Accurately identify boundaries to avoid disputes and ensure compliance.

These services ensure your single-family home project progresses smoothly from start to finish, avoiding costly delays or compliance issues.

Why Choose Lumsden Associates, P.C. for Residential Civil Engineering?

  • Local Expertise: Decades of experience in Roanoke, Salem, and the surrounding areas means we understand local codes, topography, and permitting requirements.
  • Attention to Detail: Every project is approached with precision to deliver plans that are accurate, efficient, and environmentally responsible.
  • Customized Solutions: From small lots to expansive properties, we tailor our services to meet the unique challenges of your site.
  • Streamlined Approvals: We design with regulatory compliance in mind, simplifying the permitting process and avoiding unnecessary delays.

Supporting All Types of Residential Projects

Building a single-family home involves more than just design—it starts with understanding the land. At Lumsden Associates, P.C., we collaborate closely with property owners, builders, and contractors to ensure every element of your project’s site development is handled with expertise and care.

Our single-family residential services are ideal for:

  • New home construction
  • Additions to existing homes
  • Property redevelopment and land clearing
  • Challenging sites with steep grades or unique topography

No matter the scope or complexity, we provide solutions that lay the groundwork for success.

Lumsden Associates, P.C. is your trusted partner for single-family residential civil engineering in Roanoke and Salem, VA. Contact us today to discuss your project and learn how we can bring your vision to life with precision and care.

We help people navigate any project.

Civil Engineering
Planning and designing new infrastructure.
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Land Surveying
Accurate mapping and boundary identification.
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Drone Surveys
Photogrammetric and LiDAR surveys for incredible accuracy.
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ALTA/ACSM Surveys
Land title surveys for real estate transactions.
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Single-Family Residential
Design and planning for individual homes.
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Multi-Family Residential
Creating functional spaces for multi-family living.
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Retail and Shopping Centers
Developing efficient layouts for retail and shopping centers.
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Subdivision Development
Holistic planning for land layout and preparation.
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Municipal Engineering
Designing and improving infrastructure.
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Boundary Surveys
Precise identification of property boundaries and lines.
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Topographic Surveys
Detailed mapping of land elevation and features.
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Flood Elevation Certificates
Assessing and certifying the risk of flooding.
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See all of our services.

Explore our full range of land surveying and civil engineering services, from precise boundary surveys to comprehensive infrastructure design. We offer tailored solutions to meet every project's unique needs.

Project Gallery

Take a look at how we've helped our clients.

District Vue

District Vue is a high end active lifestyle aparment complex in the City of Roanoke, Virginia. The 18 acre development included 324 apartment units, clubhouse, pool, and other amenities for its residents.

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River’s Edge North Park

River’s Edge North Park is one of Roanoke City’s premier outdoor athletic parks. This phase included high-end Bermuda grass athletic fields, walking trails, seat walls, landscape amenities, and upgraded parking facilities.

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The Retreat

The Retreat in Roanoke County is a 24 acre multi-family development with 12 apartments buildings and 252 apartments. In addition, 7.5 acres of commercial development acreage was created with this development.

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Allstate

This Allstate development in Roanoke County created a 70,000 square foot office building on 7.5 acres adjacent to Interstate 81. This project also included offsite roadway improvements and utility extentions.

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Ivy Market

Rezoning, full survey, and civil engineering plans for the planned commercial development along Franklin Road in the City of Roanoke featuring Mellow Mushroom and Earth Fare.

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Camping World

This 40 plus acre commercial planned development in Roanoke County consisted of road and utility extensions and the site development plans for Gander Mountain, Camping World, and Tractor Supply.

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Check out our entire project gallery to see our work in action, showcasing a variety of successful land surveying and civil engineering projects.

Get in touch.

Use the form below to contact us regarding your project. Please be as detailed as possible, including property address, if applicable. You may also email or call us to make an appointment. For job opportunities, please email us your resume or visit our careers page. We’re always looking for new and exceptional talent.
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