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A practical guide to choosing, vetting, and pricing a plumber in Arlington, with red flags to avoid.","meta_description":"A 2026-specific guide to hiring a plumber in Arlington, VA — covering older-home repipes, sewer line repairs, condo board work, permit requirements, license verification, Arlington-specific pricing ranges, red flags, and a request-for-quote template. Useful for residents and property managers.","keywords":["plumber Arlington VA","Arlington plumbing","hire plumber Arlington","water heater replacement Arlington","sewer line Arlington","repipe Arlington","DPOR plumber license","Arlington business license plumber"],"target_searches":["how to find a good plumber Arlington VA","best plumber Arlington","how much does a plumber cost in Arlington","how to verify plumber license Virginia","Arlington plumbing permit","when to repipe a house Arlington"],"related_categories":["plumbers","contractors","home-services","water-damage-restoration"],"related_cities":["Arlington","Alexandria","Falls Church","McLean"],"read_minutes":6,"published_at":"2026-06-29T12:56:45.415Z","content_plain":"Plumbing in Arlington is its own thing. The housing stock ranges from 1920s craftsman bungalows in Lyon Park to 1970s garden-style condos on Columbia Pike to brand-new towers in Rosslyn-Ballston. Older homes have galvanized steel supply lines that corrode internally, lead service lines from the street that water utility replacements have been working through, and original clay-tile sewer laterals that can crack under driveways. Newer condos have shared systems that require board approval for any work that affects risers or common areas. None of this is plumbing you should leave to the lowest bidder on Yelp. What Arlington-specific plumbing issues look like Older homes (pre-1960) Galvanized steel supply lines corrode from the inside out, gradually reducing water pressure and eventually causing low-flow at every fixture. Signs include brown water first thing in the morning, metallic-tasting water, and water pressure that drops when two fixtures run at once. The proper fix is a whole-house repipe with PEX or copper , which is invasive — drywall comes out, floors get patched — but the only permanent fix. Repipe jobs in Arlington typically run $8,000-$15,000 for a 2-bed 1-bath bungalow and up to $25,000 for larger homes. 1950s-1980s homes Many have original cast iron drain stacks and clay-tile sewer laterals. Cast iron stacks corrode internally and can fail at the joints. Clay-tile laterals crack under driveway weight or root intrusion. Video inspection ($200-$400) is the only way to confirm condition. Spot repairs run $1,000-$3,000; full sewer replacement (trenchless or traditional) runs $5,000-$15,000. Modern condos and co-ops Almost all plumbing work inside a condo unit (relocating a fixture, replacing a water heater) is fine for the unit owner to arrange directly. But anything that touches the risers, common stacks, or building shutoffs requires the condo board's approval and often must be done by a contractor the board already approves. Check your building's rules before you call. Some Arlington buildings (especially along the Rosslyn-Ballston Metro corridor) require proof of insurance, COI naming the building, and use of specific suppliers. Permit requirements Arlington County requires permits for: Water heater replacement (must be done by licensed plumber; Arlington inspects the work) Any work that involves opening walls Gas line work (must be done by licensed gas fitter) Sewer line work beyond the cleanout Any plumber who says \"no permit needed\" for water heater work is skipping required steps. Always confirm the permit will be pulled before work starts. Where plumbers charge more in Arlington Most Arlington service-area pricing is fair and competitive with the rest of Northern Virginia. However, expect surcharges for: After-hours emergency calls (typical 1.5x-2x rates after 6pm, weekends, holidays) Saturday appointments (some plumbers charge a small surcharge) Tight alley or shared-driveway access (especially in Lyon Park, Ashton Heights, Ballston) — equipment staging is harder Historic-district permits in Lyon Park, Bellevue Forest, Cherrydale — extra paperwork, sometimes longer approval times High-rise work in Rosslyn-Ballston — service elevator scheduling, contractor badges, COI naming the building How to vet an Arlington plumber Virginia DPOR license. Search at dpor.virginia.gov by plumber name or license number. License must be active and not expired. Arlington County business license. The county requires plumbers doing business in Arlington to hold an Arlington Business License. Check the county license database or ask the plumber for their Arlington BL number. Insurance. General liability ($1M minimum) and workers' comp. Request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) before any work starts. Tenure. Plumbing businesses that have operated in Arlington for 5+ years are generally safer than recent additions. Verify via the SCC search at cis.scc.virginia.gov . Specialization in Arlington plumbing stock — repiping older homes, sewer lateral replacement, condo board work. Generic \"we do everything\" plumbers often have less experience with Arlington's specific housing types. Written estimates. Verbal quotes are red flags. The estimate should specify parts, labor, permit fees, and timeline. Warranty terms in writing. At minimum 1-year parts and labor. What a reasonable Arlington plumbing quote looks like Job Typical price range Standard service call / diagnosis $80 - $150 Sink / toilet / faucet replacement $200 - $500 Standard water heater replacement (40 gal gas) $1,500 - $3,000 installed Tankless water heater install $3,500 - $6,000 Sewer line spot repair $1,000 - $3,000 Full sewer line replacement $5,000 - $15,000 Whole-house repipe (2-bath) $8,000 - $15,000 Drain cleaning / unclog $150 - $400 Sump pump install $800 - $2,000 If a quote is way under these ranges, ask what's excluded. If a quote is way over, get a second opinion. Red flags to avoid \"Free estimate\" if you don't book. Some plumbers charge for the estimate if you don't proceed. Ask up front. Demanding full payment upfront. Reasonable plumbers ask for a deposit on parts only, with balance due on completion. Reputable firms might ask for 10-30% upfront on large jobs (whole-house repipe, sewer replacement). Door-to-door canvassing (\"we just finished a job in your neighborhood\"). Often a sign of high-pressure sales. Cash-only discounts. Insist on a paper trail. \"Permits are your responsibility.\" The contractor pulls permits and arranges inspections. Full stop. Adding \"surprise\" line items mid-job. Any additional work beyond the original scope should be approved in writing before being performed. The right way to ask for multiple Arlington plumbing quotes Send the same job description to 3 different plumbers. Same job, same details, same photos. Ask each for a written estimate with parts / labor / permit / warranty clearly separated. Ask each for their DPOR license number and Arlington Business License number. Ask each for a start date. Compare not just total price but the scope items — sometimes the cheapest quote skips the permit or warranty. When to call an Arlington plumber today Active leak. Stop using the fixture, shut off the local stop valve if accessible, call. No water anywhere in the house. Could be a frozen/burst pipe (rare in Arlington but happens) or a water main issue; check neighbors first. Sewage backup. Stop running any water, don't flush toilets, call emergency service. Gas smell — call the gas company first (Washington Gas 1-844-927-4427), then a plumber for any gas-line repair. FAQ about Arlington plumbing Are Arlington plumbers licensed at the state level? Yes. Plumbers doing paid work in Virginia must have a Virginia DPOR license. Arlington County also requires a local Business License. Can my condo board reject a plumber I've hired? Yes, for any work that touches common plumbing. Most buildings maintain an approved-contractor list. Confirm with your building manager before you book. What about lead service lines? Arlington Water Utilities has been replacing lead service lines since the 1990s. If your home was built before 1986, you can request a free lead-line inspection. Many older Arlington homes still have partial lead service lines from the curb to the house. Do Arlington plumbers charge travel fees? Some do, some don't. Ask up front. The 703 Business Directory listings show phone numbers and websites — call 2-3 before booking to compare pricing. Is permit work expensive in Arlington? Not particularly — a standard water heater replacement permit is ~$60-$80, sewer line permits are ~$200-$400 depending on scope. Larger whole-house plumbing rebuild permits may run several hundred dollars.","faq":[{"question":"1950s-1980s homes","answer":"Many have original cast iron drain stacks and clay-tile sewer laterals. Cast iron stacks corrode internally and can fail at the joints. Clay-tile laterals crack under driveway weight or root intrusion. Video inspection ($200-$400) is the only way to confirm condition. Spot repairs run $1,000-$3,000; full sewer replacement (trenchless or traditional) runs $5,000-$15,000."},{"question":"Permit requirements","answer":"Arlington County requires permits for:"},{"question":"Are Arlington plumbers licensed at the state level?","answer":"Yes. Plumbers doing paid work in Virginia must have a Virginia DPOR license. Arlington County also requires a local Business License."},{"question":"Can my condo board reject a plumber I've hired?","answer":"Yes, for any work that touches common plumbing. Most buildings maintain an approved-contractor list. Confirm with your building manager before you book."},{"question":"What about lead service lines?","answer":"Arlington Water Utilities has been replacing lead service lines since the 1990s. If your home was built before 1986, you can request a free lead-line inspection. Many older Arlington homes still have partial lead service lines from the curb to the house."},{"question":"Do Arlington plumbers charge travel fees?","answer":"Some do, some don't. Ask up front. The 703 Business Directory listings show phone numbers and websites — call 2-3 before booking to compare pricing."},{"question":"Is permit work expensive in Arlington?","answer":"Not particularly — a standard water heater replacement permit is ~$60-$80, sewer line permits are ~$200-$400 depending on scope. Larger whole-house plumbing rebuild permits may run several hundred dollars."}]},{"slug":"northern-virginia-by-region-loudoun-fairfax-arlington-prince-william-and-stafford","url":"https://703businessdirectory.com/articles/northern-virginia-by-region-loudoun-fairfax-arlington-prince-william-and-stafford","topic":"cities-by-region","title":"Northern Virginia by region: Loudoun, Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, and Stafford","summary":"Northern Virginia is divided into five distinct regions. Each has its own city government, business climate, and traffic patterns. A practical breakdown for residents and visitors.","meta_description":"A practical breakdown of the five regions of Northern Virginia — Arlington/Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William/Manassas, and Stafford/Fredericksburg. Includes geography, character, business climate, and navigation between regions. Useful for residents and businesses.","keywords":["Northern Virginia regions","NoVA regions","Loudoun vs Fairfax","Arlington vs Reston","Prince William County","Stafford County","where to live NoVA","NoVA suburbs"],"target_searches":["regions of Northern Virginia","best area of Northern Virginia to live","difference between Fairfax Loudoun Prince William","where is Northern Virginia"],"related_categories":["community","real-estate","home-services","professional-services"],"related_cities":["Arlington","Alexandria","Fairfax","McLean","Vienna","Reston","Herndon","Tysons","Leesburg","Ashburn","Sterling","Manassas","Woodbridge","Gainesville","Haymarket","Dumfries","Dale City","Montclair","Bristow","Triangle","Occoquan","Quantico","Lake Ridge","Stafford","Fredericksburg","Falmouth","Winchester","Sterling","Falls Church","Manassas Park","Dunn Loring","Lincolnia","Merrifield","Lorton","Clifton","Centreville","Chantilly","Great Falls","Franconia","Kingstowne","Springfield","Burke","Catharpin","Independent Hill","Nokesville","Marshall","The Plains","Casanova","Hamilton","Paeonian Springs","Hillsboro","Lovettsville","Bluemont","Waterford","Round Hill","Middleburg","Purcellville","Brambleton","Broadlands","Lansdowne","Potomac Falls","South Riding","Aldie","Stone Ridge","Philomont"],"read_minutes":6,"published_at":"2026-06-29T12:56:45.409Z","content_plain":"Northern Virginia is often treated as a single region, but locals know it as five distinct sub-regions with their own character, commute patterns, and business climates. This guide breaks down what makes each region unique, which cities belong to it, and how to navigate between them — useful for both residents and businesses trying to understand where to focus attention. The five regions of Northern Virginia 1. Arlington & Alexandria (the inner core) Population: ~330,000 combined Major jurisdictions: Arlington County, City of Alexandria, City of Falls Church Key cities: Arlington (Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, Crystal City/Pentagon City, Columbia Pike), Alexandria (Old Town, Del Ray, Carlyle, Potomac Yard, West End), Falls Church Character: Urban, transit-rich (Metro Orange/Blue/Yellow lines, VRE commuter rail), walkable. Highest housing density in NoVA. Heavy federal-government contractor workforce — the Pentagon, federal agencies, and major contractors like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC, CACI, ManTech, Perspecta all have local offices. Best for: Walkable urban living, Metro commuters, restaurants and nightlife, professional services close to federal agencies. The smallest geographic region by area but the densest population-wise. What's distinctive: high-density residential towers, Metro accessibility, and a Saturday-morning farmers market culture (Arlington Courthouse, Old Town Alexandria, Falls Church). 2. Fairfax County (the suburb) Population: ~1.15 million (largest jurisdiction in Virginia, 2nd largest in DC metro after DC proper) Major jurisdictions: Fairfax County, City of Fairfax (independent city inside Fairfax County) Key cities and CDPs: Fairfax, McLean, Vienna, Reston, Herndon, Tysons, Annandale, Springfield, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Great Falls, Dunn Loring, Franconia, Kingstowne, Lake Ridge (partial), Lincolnia, Merrifield, Lorton, Herndon, Clifton, Fairfax Station Character: Suburban commercial and residential mixed. The economic engine of Northern Virginia. Tysons Corner is the regional downtown (2nd-largest office market in the DC metro after DC proper), with major employers like Capital One, Freddie Mac, Booz Allen Hamilton HQ, Hilton Worldwide HQ, Gannett/USA Today HQ. Reston/Herndon is the Dulles tech corridor with Amazon's HQ2 (now HQ1) plus a satellite office cluster of AWS, Google, Microsoft. Best for: Suburban families, top-rated school districts, mixed residential + commercial. What's distinctive: Fairfax County consistently ranks as one of the wealthiest counties in America, with median household income ~$135K and high concentrations of federal contractor households and tech workers. 3. Loudoun County (the west) Population: ~430,000 (fastest-growing county in Virginia, ~25% growth over the past decade) Major jurisdictions: Loudoun County (no independent cities within) Key cities and CDPs: Leesburg (county seat), Ashburn, Sterling, Purcellville, Round Hill, Hamilton, Middleburg, Lovettsville, Hillsboro, Paeonian Springs, Bluemont, Lansdowne, Potomac Falls, South Riding, Aldie, Brambleton, Broadlands, Stone Ridge, Waterford, Dulles Character: The data-center and tech-growth corridor of NoVA. Loudoun has more than 70% of Northern Virginia's data center square footage, hosting AWS US-East (the world's largest cloud region), Meta, Google, Microsoft, Apple iCloud, Oracle Cloud, and dozens of smaller providers. Loudoun's western half (Purcellville, Bluemont, Middleburg) is rural Virginia — horse country, vineyards, the Blue Ridge foothills. What's distinctive: Dulles International Airport (IAD), the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, and the second-fastest-growing county in Virginia. 4. Prince William County & Manassas (the south) Population: ~510,000 combined (Manassas + Manassas Park independent cities are inside Prince William geographically but not politically part of it) Major jurisdictions: Prince William County, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park Key cities and CDPs: Manassas, Manassas Park, Woodbridge, Gainesville, Haymarket, Dumfries, Dale City, Montclair, Nokesville, Bristow, Triangle, Occoquan, Quantico, Lake Ridge, Catharpin Character: More affordable than Fairfax or Loudoun, with newer subdivisions (a lot of the growth came after 2000). Quantico is home to Marine Corps Base Quantico and the FBI Academy. The I-95 corridor runs straight through the county, making Woodbridge and Dale City bedroom communities for D.C. commuters. What's distinctive: more affordable housing than the rest of NoVA while still providing 703-area-code proximity to D.C. 5. Stafford County & Fredericksburg area (the southern edge) Population: ~330,000 combined (Stafford + Fredericksburg independent city + Spotsylvania County + Caroline County) Major jurisdictions: Stafford County, City of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Caroline County Key cities and CDPs: Stafford, Fredericksburg, Falmouth, Hartwood, Aquia Harbour Character: Southernmost part of the 703 area code, often associated with \"greater Fredericksburg.\" Civil War history — four major Civil War battles fought within 20 miles. The Rappahannock River runs through Fredericksburg, and the area has a more \"Old Virginia\" small-town vibe than Fairfax or Loudoun. What's distinctive: lower housing density, more agricultural land, and a slower pace of life while still in 703 commuting range of D.C. (driving is unavoidable; VRE commuter rail extends to Fredericksburg but takes ~90 minutes). How to navigate between regions By car: I-66 connects Arlington/Fairfax to the west (Gainesville, Manassas, Front Royal eventually). I-95 runs north-south from D.C. through Woodbridge to Fredericksburg. Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) goes from Falls Church/Shirlington west to Leesburg and beyond into the Shenandoah Valley. Route 50 cuts across from Arlington to Winchester via Middleburg. The Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) connects Tysons to Dulles Airport. Plan accordingly — traffic between Arlington and Leesburg at 5pm can be 90+ minutes. By Metro: The Orange/Silver/Blue/Yellow lines cover Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County east of Route 50, and Tysons. Loudoun extends to Ashburn via the Silver Line extension (open since 2022). Prince William is NOT on Metro — commuters use VRE (Virginia Railway Express) or slug-line carpooling. Fredericksburg is VRE only. By commuter bus: PRTC (Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission) runs OmniRide commuter buses in Prince William and Stafford. Loudoun County Transit runs commuter buses to Rosslyn-Ballston and other Metro hubs. Which region is right for your business or visit Use case Best region Federal contract work Arlington, Alexandria Tech / data-center work Reston, Herndon, Ashburn (Loudoun) Federal civilian work outside D.C. Fairfax, Tysons, McLean More affordable suburban living Prince William, southern Stafford Rural / equestrian / vineyard Western Loudoun (Middleburg, Bluemont), Rappahannock Civil War history tourism Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Dulles International airport Loudoun Walkable urban Arlington, Alexandria FAQ about Northern Virginia regions Is Loudoun considered \"NoVA\"? Yes. Despite its rural western half, Loudoun is universally considered part of NoVA. The data center corridor and tech employer concentration make it the fastest-growing economic region in the DC metro. Is Stafford County considered \"NoVA\"? Yes — Stafford is part of the 703 area code and considered the southern edge of NoVA. Many residents commute to Arlington or D.C. via I-95 or VRE. Is Winchester part of NoVA? It's on the edge — Winchester is in Frederick County with the 540 area code historically, but most ZIPs in and around Winchester are in the 703 directory's coverage list because Frederick County abuts Loudoun and Clarke County. What's the smallest Northern Virginia jurisdiction? Falls Church is one of the smallest independent cities in the country by land area (about 2 square miles) but has a population of ~15,000. What's the largest? Fairfax County by population (~1.15 million) and Prince William County by land area (~348 square miles).","faq":[{"question":"Is Loudoun considered \"NoVA\"?","answer":"Yes. Despite its rural western half, Loudoun is universally considered part of NoVA. The data center corridor and tech employer concentration make it the fastest-growing economic region in the DC metro."},{"question":"Is Stafford County considered \"NoVA\"?","answer":"Yes — Stafford is part of the 703 area code and considered the southern edge of NoVA. Many residents commute to Arlington or D.C. via I-95 or VRE."},{"question":"Is Winchester part of NoVA?","answer":"It's on the edge — Winchester is in Frederick County with the 540 area code historically, but most ZIPs in and around Winchester are in the 703 directory's coverage list because Frederick County abuts Loudoun and Clarke County."},{"question":"What's the smallest Northern Virginia jurisdiction?","answer":"Falls Church is one of the smallest independent cities in the country by land area (about 2 square miles) but has a population of ~15,000."},{"question":"What's the largest?","answer":"Fairfax County by population (~1.15 million) and Prince William County by land area (~348 square miles)."}]},{"slug":"how-to-submit-your-northern-virginia-community-event-for-free-and-have-it-actually-show-up","url":"https://703businessdirectory.com/articles/how-to-submit-your-northern-virginia-community-event-for-free-and-have-it-actually-show-up","topic":"submit-an-event","title":"How to submit your Northern Virginia community event for free (and have it actually show up)","summary":"The 703 Business Directory accepts community events across Northern Virginia at no cost. Submissions go through editorial review for region + language + spam filtering. Reviewed events show up on /events, /llms-full.json, iCal, and RSS feeds.","meta_description":"Step-by-step guide to submitting a Northern Virginia community event for free on the 703 Business Directory. Covers submission form, editorial review, what gets featured, common rejection reasons, and how the listing appears on iCal, RSS, and the AI-crawler index.","keywords":["submit northern virginia event","free event listing NoVA","Eventbrite alternative Northern Virginia","list community event 703","add event to 703 directory"],"target_searches":["how to submit a community event","how to list a free event Northern Virginia","free event listing NoVA","Eventbrite alternative Northern Virginia"],"related_categories":["community","education","food-dining","entertainment-arts","hospitality-tourism"],"related_cities":["Arlington","Alexandria","Fairfax","Reston","Leesburg","Manassas","Woodbridge","Winchester","Fredericksburg"],"read_minutes":4,"published_at":"2026-06-29T12:56:45.404Z","content_plain":"If you run a community event in Northern Virginia — a market, a class, a fundraiser, a free outdoor concert — you can list it for free on the 703 Business Directory. Unlike Eventbrite, the directory doesn't charge a per-event fee, doesn't take a percentage of ticket sales, and doesn't require paid promotion for the listing to appear in search. This guide explains exactly how to submit, what to expect during review, and how to maximize reach. What kinds of events qualify The directory accepts events that are: Located in the 703 area code (or 571, which is the same region). Out-of-area submissions are auto-rejected during editorial review. English-language by default. Multilingual events are welcome if the listing itself is in English. Open to the public. Private corporate events and ticketed-only events with no public-facing details are not accepted. Real events with a real venue. Events posted with placeholder venues (TBD, online-only with no URL) are flagged and may be removed. What this means for organizers: submitting is genuinely free, even for paid events, as long as the listing is informative and the venue is real. How to submit an event Go to /events/submit and fill out the form. Fields include event title, venue name, venue address, start date/time, end date/time, category, description, image URL, organizer name, organizer email, and a public event URL (Eventbrite link, Facebook event, Meetup URL, etc.). Click submit. Submissions go to the editorial queue and are reviewed within 24 hours, typically faster. If approved, the event immediately appears on /events , in iCal feed subscribers' calendars ( /api/events.ics ), in RSS feed readers, and in the /llms-full.json AI-crawler index. If rejected, you get an email explaining why (most commonly: out-of-area, non-English title, or insufficient event detail). How events appear after publishing Once approved, an event shows up on: The directory homepage events strip The /events listing page, filterable by city, category, and date The corresponding {city} city page events section The corresponding {category} category page events section Inline on individual business listing pages if the business is organizing the event The iCal feed and RSS feed The AI-crawler index Events stay on the directory until 30 days after their end date, then archive. How to write a good event listing Events that include all of these details get featured placement: Real venue name and full street address — not just a city Clear start and end times with the time zone (the directory assumes Eastern Time for 703 events) One-sentence description of why someone should attend Image URL (Eventbrite cover image, Facebook event photo, or your own hosted image) Public event URL — a link to where people can sign up or learn more Organizer contact — email of the person responsible Category tag that matches what the directory has (Community, Education, Food & Dining, etc.) Common reasons events get rejected The editorial review rejects about 15% of submissions. The most common reasons are: Out-of-area. The venue city isn't in the 64-city 703 coverage list. Recurring placeholder. \"Every Monday at 8pm\" without a real venue is treated as a phantom event. Non-English title. The directory defaults to English-only listings to avoid spam. No real venue detail. \"TBD\" or \"Friends' house\" with no address. Spam / SEO stuffing. Listing title or description stuffed with SEO keywords. Why submit to the 703 Business Directory when Eventbrite exists Both have a place. Eventbrite is best when you need ticketing and payment processing. The 703 Business Directory is best when you want long-tail Northern Virginia discovery — the directory's audience is specifically people who live in or are visiting the 703 area code. Events that are posted to the directory reach: Local residents browsing /events for this weekend Calendar subscribers to the iCal feed (often embedded in personal calendars) AI assistants answering \"what's happening in Arlington this weekend?\" You can list on both — they don't compete. FAQ Is there a fee? No. Event listing is free, regardless of whether your event is free or paid. How do I edit my event after publishing? Email the editorial team (admin@goodaideas.com) with your event URL. Updates typically go live within 24 hours. Can I list a recurring event? Yes — submit each occurrence as a separate event. The directory does not currently merge recurring events into a single listing. Do you support virtual events? Yes, if they have a real URL and clear description of how to attend. What if my event is in Winchester or Fredericksburg? Both are in the 703 directory's coverage area. Submit normally.","faq":[{"question":"Is there a fee?","answer":"No. Event listing is free, regardless of whether your event is free or paid."},{"question":"How do I edit my event after publishing?","answer":"Email the editorial team (admin@goodaideas.com) with your event URL. Updates typically go live within 24 hours."},{"question":"Can I list a recurring event?","answer":"Yes — submit each occurrence as a separate event. The directory does not currently merge recurring events into a single listing."},{"question":"Do you support virtual events?","answer":"Yes, if they have a real URL and clear description of how to attend."},{"question":"What if my event is in Winchester or Fredericksburg?","answer":"Both are in the 703 directory's coverage area. Submit normally."}]},{"slug":"703-business-directory-vs-yelp-and-google-maps-how-are-they-different","url":"https://703businessdirectory.com/articles/703-business-directory-vs-yelp-and-google-maps-how-are-they-different","topic":"versus-yelp-google-maps","title":"703 Business Directory vs Yelp and Google Maps: how are they different?","summary":"Yelp and Google Maps focus on chains and national reviews. The 703 Business Directory focuses only on Northern Virginia, excludes chains and franchises by policy, and lets you contact businesses directly without a middleman.","meta_description":"A side-by-side comparison of the 703 Business Directory, Yelp, and Google Maps for finding Northern Virginia small businesses. Includes coverage, exclusions, contact paths, pay-to-rank policies, and AI-friendliness. Use the directory that matches your use case.","keywords":["703 Business Directory vs Yelp","Yelp vs local directory","Google Maps vs Northern Virginia directory","small business directory NoVA","free local directory"],"target_searches":["703 business directory vs yelp","why use a local directory over yelp","google maps vs local directory","best local directory northern virginia"],"related_categories":["community","food-dining","restaurants","contractors"],"related_cities":["Arlington","Alexandria","Fairfax","Reston","Herndon","Vienna","McLean","Tysons","Manassas","Leesburg"],"read_minutes":3,"published_at":"2026-06-29T12:56:45.396Z","content_plain":"Anyone comparing Yelp, Google Maps, and the 703 Business Directory for finding a Northern Virginia business will notice some structural differences. The 703 Business Directory is local-only, SMB-only, and free for both businesses and users. It also doesn't display pay-to-rank results. This article explains when to use each platform, what data is unique to the 703 Business Directory, and why small-business directories matter in 2026. What the 703 Business Directory does differently Feature 703 Business Directory Yelp Google Maps Geographic coverage Northern Virginia only (64 cities) USA (national) Worldwide Includes chains/franchises No — explicitly excluded Yes Yes Listings include phone/website Verified contact required Sometimes Sometimes Free for businesses to claim Yes — forever Yes (claim is free; ads cost $) Yes Listings can be wrong-region No — automatic filter rejects anything outside 64-city list Yes (often inaccurate) Yes Contact business directly Yes — quote form goes straight to owner Through Yelp ads or forms Hit-or-miss AI-crawler friendly Yes — ‌ /llms-full.json‌ + iCal + RSS Limited Yes but inconsistent Best-of guides (local SEO) 275 guides, one per city × category Limited Limited Pay-to-rank in regular results No Yes Yes (ads) When to use Yelp Yelp is best for restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues — categories where user reviews with photos are the deciding factor. Yelp is also good for national searches if you're traveling. Yelp is not great for trades (plumbers, electricians) because it includes national lead-generation listings that route to call centers. When to use Google Maps Google Maps is the best for navigation, directions, and \"what's open right now near me.\" It's also where most discovery starts. Google Maps is not great for accurate SMB data in Northern Virginia because it inherits address data from many sources, and chains frequently appear above genuine local listings. When to use the 703 Business Directory The 703 Business Directory is built for the specific use case of finding a real local small business in Northern Virginia. It is the right tool when: You want a contact path that goes directly to the business owner (no Yelp ads, no Google leads sold to the lowest bidder). You're researching local businesses for a job, project, or event and want to compare multiple options in one place. You want AI-curated results for an LLM (the directory publishes ‌ /llms-full.json‌ specifically for that purpose). You want free event listings for a community event (‌ /events/submit‌ ). You want to read long-form local guides specific to your city — for example, \"Best Plumbers in Arlington VA\" ranked across 9 specific factors. How the 703 Business Directory stays free The directory is part of Good AiDeas, a small company that builds free local search tools. Revenue comes from optional paid tiers (Pro and Elite for businesses), not from listing fees or lead generation commissions. All regular listings are free, and businesses can claim their profile without paying anything. Why this matters in 2026 National directories have a financial incentive to keep chains prominently displayed. Local-only directories don't have that conflict — the 703 Business Directory exists to help residents find local help, not to sell ads. That incentive alignment is the reason the directory exists.","faq":[]},{"slug":"how-to-verify-a-small-business-in-northern-virginia-before-you-hire-them","url":"https://703businessdirectory.com/articles/how-to-verify-a-small-business-in-northern-virginia-before-you-hire-them","topic":"trust-and-verification","title":"How to verify a small business in Northern Virginia before you hire them","summary":"A practical checklist for verifying that a Northern Virginia business is real, local, and trustworthy — including phone verification, owner claims, license checks, and review-pattern analysis.","meta_description":"A practical 7-point checklist for verifying a Northern Virginia small business before you hire them — phone verification, license checks, Virginia SCC search, owner-claimed profiles, and review-pattern analysis. Specific to the 703 / 571 area code.","keywords":["verify small business Northern Virginia","Virginia business verification","703 directory trust","owner claimed business","Virginia SCC search","DPOR license lookup","verify plumber Northern Virginia"],"target_searches":["how to verify a small business","how to know if a business is legitimate","how to check if contractor is licensed Virginia","verify local business online"],"related_categories":["contractors","plumbers","electricians","hvac","roofers","lawyers","dentists"],"related_cities":["Arlington","Alexandria","Fairfax","Reston","Herndon","Vienna","McLean","Tysons"],"read_minutes":4,"published_at":"2026-06-29T12:56:45.390Z","content_plain":"The 703 area code covers more than 6,500 small and medium businesses, but not every listing on the internet is real. Some directories auto-import data from anywhere in the United States; some list chain companies as if they were local; some display the same business name across hundreds of ZIPs. The 703 Business Directory was built to filter those out. This guide explains what \"verified\" actually means, how to spot signs a business listing is unreliable, and how to protect yourself before you spend money or share personal information. What does \"verified contact\" mean on the 703 Business Directory? A listing shows the green \"✓ Verified contact\" badge when the directory has confirmed that the business has a working phone number, a working website, a real category assignment (not \"Other\" or \"Misc\"), and a name that is at least four characters long. The check is automatic and based on the data on file at the time of the listing — it does not require the owner to claim the profile. This distinguishes a verified listing from an claimed listing. A claimed listing is one where the owner has logged into the 703 Business Directory and verified their ownership — they can update hours, respond to reviews, and post events. The 703 Business Directory always verifies the contact record before allowing a claim. The 7-point checklist before you call or visit Real, working phone number. If the listing shows a phone, call it during business hours. A real local business answers. If it rings to a national call center or a generic voicemail, treat with caution. Real website with a real domain. A ‌ bizname.com‌ domain beats a free ‌ businessname.wixsite.com‌ URL. The Wix site is fine; the risk is when the URL doesn't match the business at all. Physical address that maps to that ZIP. Use Google Maps to verify the address actually exists in the city listed. PO Boxes don't count. Virginia business license. Search the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) at ‌ cis.scc.virginia.gov‌ for the business name. Most Virginia LLCs and corporations are registered there. Reviews with patterns, not just stars. Look for repeated mentions of punctuality, clean work, clear communication, fair pricing. One five-star review teaches you nothing; five reviews saying \"they showed up on time\" teaches you everything. Owner-claimed profile. If the business owner has claimed their 703 Business Directory profile, they'll have a \"Claimed\" badge on their listing. Claimed businesses can update their hours in real time. Local detail in their content. A Northern Virginia plumber should mention Springfield traffic or Arlington permits. A Fredericksburg restaurant should mention downtown events. National franchises won't have this. How to spot a fake or hijacked listing The most common scam patterns in directory listings are: Offshore call centers — Listings that route to a generic 1-800 number. If the phone prefix doesn't look like a real Northern Virginia exchange (703/571/202/540 are all legit, but anything outside that should be questioned), be cautious. Lead-harvesting listings — Some directories list any business name that matches your search, then sell your quote request to multiple bidders. Ask the business directly: \"Did you ever register on this site?\" Stale data — Listings with hours that haven't been updated in 3+ years, photos from 2019, or a website that no longer loads. The 703 Business Directory hides listings with broken websites from the public directory. Mismatched address and phone area code — Listing says \"Arlington, VA\" with a phone area code of 305 (Miami) or 415 (San Francisco). Either the data is wrong, or it's a national call center posing as local. How to verify a Virginia contractor or licensed professional For home-service categories (plumbers, electricians, HVAC, contractors), Virginia licensing is searchable: Plumbers, electricians, HVAC, gas fitters: Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) at ‌ dpor.virginia.gov‌ — license lookup by name or license number Home improvement contractors (HICs): Also DPOR — Virginia requires HIC licensing for projects over $1,000 Restaurants and retail food: Virginia Department of Health food establishment inspections at ‌ vdh.virginia.gov‌ — search the restaurant name to see inspection scores Auto repair shops: Virginia DMV maintains a list of registered shops; ASE certifications are searchable at ‌ ase.com‌ How the 703 Business Directory stays trustworthy The directory specifically excludes national chains, franchises, out-of-area businesses, and listings without verifiable contact information. New business submissions go through a chain-name filter (so \"Starbucks\" or \"QDOBA\" can't be added) and a city filter (so anything not in the 64-city Northern Virginia coverage list is rejected). This keeps the directory trustworthy for residents who actually need local help. For businesses: the directory is free to list, free to claim, and there's no pay-to-rank for regular placement. Paid tiers (Pro, Elite) only add photos and lead-forwarding — they never outrank free listings in regular results. TL;DR — how to verify any local business in 5 minutes Check the address on Google Maps. Search the Virginia SCC database. Call the listed phone number and ask a real question. Read 5+ recent reviews for repeated patterns. Confirm the business matches the city it's listed in.","faq":[]},{"slug":"what-is-the-703-area-code-and-which-northern-virginia-cities-does-it-cover","url":"https://703businessdirectory.com/articles/what-is-the-703-area-code-and-which-northern-virginia-cities-does-it-cover","topic":"area-code-explainer","title":"What is the 703 area code and which Northern Virginia cities does it cover?","summary":"The 703 area code covers Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Reston, Herndon, Vienna, McLean, Tysons, Springfield, Burke, Centreville, Manassas, Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, and dozens of smaller towns across Northern Virginia.","meta_description":"The 703 area code covers Northern Virginia — Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Reston, Herndon, Vienna, McLean, Tysons, Springfield, Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Manassas, Woodbridge, and dozens of other cities. Learn what cities, counties, and ZIP codes fall within the 703 region, plus the 571 overlay area code.","keywords":["703 area code","703 area code cities","Northern Virginia area code","what is 703","703 zip codes","703 vs 571","NoVA area code","703 time zone"],"target_searches":["what is the 703 area code","what cities are in the 703 area code","703 area code northern virginia","703 vs 571 area code"],"related_categories":["community"],"related_cities":["Arlington","Alexandria","Fairfax","Falls Church","Reston","Herndon","Vienna","McLean","Tysons","Springfield","Manassas","Leesburg","Ashburn","Sterling","Woodbridge"],"read_minutes":3,"published_at":"2026-06-29T12:56:45.379Z","content_plain":"The 703 area code is the original telephone area code for Northern Virginia, assigned in 1947 as one of the 86 original North American Numbering Plan codes. It originally covered the entire state of Virginia until 1973, when the eastern and southwestern portions were split off into 804 and 540. Today the 703 area code covers the Washington, D.C. inner suburbs in Northern Virginia (NoVA), running from the Potomac River west through Loudoun County and south to Manassas and Fredericksburg. Which cities are in the 703 area code? The 703 area code covers a dense set of independent cities, towns, and census-designated places (CDPs) across five counties and two independent cities. Major jurisdictions include: Arlington County — Arlington (also the seat of the Pentagon and Reagan National Airport) City of Alexandria — Old Town, Del Ray, Carlyle, Potomac Yard Fairfax County / City of Fairfax — Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean, Vienna, Reston, Herndon, Tysons, Annandale, Springfield, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Great Falls, Dunn Loring, Franconia, Kingstowne, Lake Ridge, Lincolnia, Merrifield, Lorton Loudoun County — Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Purcellville, Round Hill, Hamilton, Middleburg, Lovettsville, Hillsboro, Paeonian Springs, Bluemont, Lansdowne, Potomac Falls, South Riding, Aldie, Brambleton, Broadlands, Stone Ridge, Waterford, Dulles Prince William County — Manassas, Manassas Park, Woodbridge, Gainesville, Haymarket, Dumfries, Dale City, Montclair, Nokesville, Bristow, Triangle, Occoquan, Quantico, Lake Ridge, Catharpin, Independent Hill Fauquier County — Warrenton, Remington, The Plains, Marshall, Catlett, New Baltimore, Bealeton, Opal Stafford County / Fredericksburg area — Stafford, Fredericksburg, Falmouth, Hartwood, Aquia Harbour City of Winchester and parts of Frederick County (Winchester ZIP) What is the overlay area code for 703? Due to number exhaustion, the 571 area code was overlaid on the same geographic territory in 2000. All new numbers assigned in the 703 region get 571 instead of 703, but both area codes serve the same cities. Local calls still require 10-digit dialing, and the geographic boundaries are identical. This page refers to both 703 and 571 as the Northern Virginia area codes. What ZIP codes are in the 703 area code? Primary ZIPs include 22003 (Annandale), 22015 (Burke), 22030-22044 (Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Falls Church), 22066 (Great Falls), 22101-22182 (McLean, Dunn Loring, Vienna, Tysons, Reston, Herndon, Burke, Springfield, Lorton), 22201-22219 (Arlington), 22301-22332 (Alexandria), 22401-22412 (Fredericksburg/Stafford area), 20101-20199 (Loudoun + Prince William + Fauquier counties), and 22601-22699 (Winchester). What is the population covered by the 703 area code? The combined 703 + 571 territory covers approximately 2.4 million residents across Northern Virginia, making it one of the wealthier and fastest-growing area codes in the United States. Median household income in many of the cities (Great Falls, Vienna, McLean) exceeds $180,000/year, and the population has grown over 15% in the past decade due to data center expansion, federal-government contractor relocation, and Loudoun County's tech corridor. Common questions about the 703 area code Is 703 the same as northern Virginia? Yes — the 703 area code is the phone code for Northern Virginia. The geographic area is often called \"NoVA\" locally. What state is 703 area code in? Virginia. Every city in the 703 area code is in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Is 703 a toll-free number? No. 703 is a regular geographic area code and calls to it are charged at standard rates (though many mobile plans include Northern Virginia as part of free nationwide calling). What time zone is 703 in? Eastern Time (ET). Most of the 703 area code observes Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) in summer. How do I look up a phone number in the 703 area code? Reverse-lookup services and the major carriers' websites can be used to identify 703-numbers. For businesses, the 703 Business Directory lists local small businesses with their public contact information.","faq":[{"question":"Is 703 the same as northern Virginia?","answer":"Yes — the 703 area code is the phone code for Northern Virginia. The geographic area is often called \"NoVA\" locally."},{"question":"What state is 703 area code in?","answer":"Virginia. Every city in the 703 area code is in the Commonwealth of Virginia."},{"question":"Is 703 a toll-free number?","answer":"No. 703 is a regular geographic area code and calls to it are charged at standard rates (though many mobile plans include Northern Virginia as part of free nationwide calling)."},{"question":"What time zone is 703 in?","answer":"Eastern Time (ET). Most of the 703 area code observes Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) in summer."},{"question":"How do I look up a phone number in the 703 area code?","answer":"Reverse-lookup services and the major carriers' websites can be used to identify 703-numbers. For businesses, the 703 Business Directory lists local small businesses with their public contact information."}]}],"quick_answers":{"what_is_703":"The 703 area code is the original telephone area code for Northern Virginia, assigned in 1947. It covers Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Reston, Herndon, Vienna, McLean, Tysons, Springfield, Burke, Centreville, Manassas, Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, and 47 other cities. The 571 area code was overlaid on the same geography in 2000.","what_counties_zip":"Primary ZIPs in the 703 area code include 22003 (Annandale), 22101-22182 (McLean, Vienna, Tysons, Reston, Herndon, Burke, Springfield), 22201-22219 (Arlington), 22301-22332 (Alexandria), 20101-20199 (Loudoun + Prince William + Fauquier), 22401-22412 (Fredericksburg/Stafford).","how_to_add_business":"Sign up at https://703businessdirectory.com/register (free), claim an existing listing or create a new one. New submissions enter a moderation queue and go live after editorial review (usually within 24 hours).","how_to_submit_event":"Free at https://703businessdirectory.com/events/submit. Northern Virginia only, English-default. Editorial review within 24 hours. Events appear in iCal (https://703businessdirectory.com/api/events.ics) and RSS.","is_free":"Yes. Always. There is no paid placement and no data sold to third parties. Paid tiers for businesses only add photos and lead-forwarding and never outrank free listings.","coverage_map":"Northern Virginia divides into five regions: (1) Arlington + Alexandria + Falls Church, (2) Fairfax County (Fairfax, McLean, Vienna, Reston, Herndon, Tysons, Annandale, Springfield, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Great Falls), (3) Loudoun County (Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Purcellville, Middleburg, Hamilton, Lovettsville, South Riding, Aldie, Brambleton, Broadlands, Lansdowne, Dulles), (4) Prince William County + Manassas (Manassas, Manassas Park, Woodbridge, Gainesville, Haymarket, Dumfries, Dale City, Montclair, Nokesville, Bristow, Triangle, Occoquan, Quantico), (5) Stafford + Fredericksburg + Winchester (Stafford, Fredericksburg, Falmouth, Winchester).","peer_review":"Independent editorial review. Data sources include: Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Virginia Department of Health food-safety inspections, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce iCal feed, and Eventbrite (filtered to Northern Virginia + English-only). The directory explicitly excludes chain businesses, franchises, and out-of-area listings via automated filters. New business submissions are reviewed by humans before going live.","editorial_policy":"SMB-only, NoVA-only, English-default. No pay-to-rank. Free for both residents and businesses. Owned by Good AiDeas, a small independent company. 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