About Us

Reliability - Relationships - Results

Carson Land Consultants is the third generation of a Warrenton-based firm in operation since 1972. Jim Carson purchased the business in 1997 and we celebrated our 25th anniversary in 2022. Carson Land Consultants has dutifully served our community navigating significant change in those 25 plus years. With our community-minded ethos and dedication to quality work and meaningful relationships, we are continuing our service to the commonwealth.

Jim Carson, owner of Carson Land Consultants, has nearly 40 years of experience in land-use consulting emphasizing civil engineering, land surveying, and land planning services. As owner of Carson Land Consultants, Jim is hands-on and works directly with our clients from their initial inquiry through the thoughtful completion of their work.

EDUCATION

BSCET - Civil Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh in 1984
P.E. Registrations: Virginia #021624 AND Pennsylvania #040495

WORK EXPERIENCE

Carson Land Consultants
- Co-Owner and CEO
- Warrenton, Virginia (1997 - Present)
Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
- Co-Owner and COO
- Culpeper, Virginia (1991-1996)
LBA, Limited
- Municipal Engineering Department Manager and Project Manager
- Fairfax, Virginia (1984-1991)

Notable Projects

White Springs Senior Living
Poet's Walk Memory Care
White Springs Founders Club
Blackthorne Inn
Orlean Volunteer Fire Dept Site Plan
The Villages of Goose Pond Grove Site Plan
Morrisville Dollar General Store Site Plan
Wakefiled School Performing Arts & Squash Court Buildings & Gymnasium
Marshall Main Street Improvements
Middleburg Humane Foundation Site Plan
Bridge Community Church
Grace United Methodist Church Site Plan
Cube Smart Storage Facility
Matchpoint Apartments
Chestnut Run II Farm
Columbia Gas Site Plan
Ashglow Subdivision Site Plan
Lineweaver Technology Park
Culpeper County Airport Water & Sewer Extension
Fauquier County Airport
BB&T Bank
Old Town Athletic Club
Poplar Springs Inn & Day Spa

Client Appreciation

Thank you so much. I have been completely satisfied with the customer service care I have received from you!
Thank you for your quick replies to all my emails and your professionalism.– J Evans
Jim Carson and Carson Land Consultants is always my first stop in the development process and I look forward to our continued successful relationship.– Bill Chipman, Owner/President CRES Inc.
With no reservations, I highly recommend the services of Carson Land Consultants to potential clients (private and municipalities) in the fields of Planning, Surveying, and Engineering services.– Edward Tucker, Director of Public Works Town of Warrenton
We have worked with other surveying firms in the past, but feel we have found an ideal, long-term partner in Carson Land Consultants (CLC).– Gretchen Yahn, Owner Castlerock Enterprises, INC.
Their work has always been first rate, timely and cost efficient. On a scale of 1-10, Carson Land Consultants gets a 12!– Andrew Budd, Owner/President/CEO Country Chevrolet
CLC have provided me with comprehensive land development services for a number of commercial projects, providing expertise and professionalism in navigating the complexities of site utilization, and project approval.– Rick Groux, President Groux Investments, LLC

About Us

A Passion for Progress

Client Appreciation