Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering and Surveying Partner in Harvey, LA
Dufrene Surveying & Engineering has served Louisiana for over 50 years as a trusted family-owned business. Our registered Land Surveyors bring over 100 years of combined local experience, supported by a technical team with more than 200 years of collective expertise. We specialize in engineering and surveying services tailored to complex land development projects. Our team advocates for professional standards through active membership in organizations like ACSM, NSPS, and LSPS. We prioritize responsiveness to client needs while maintaining technical excellence. Founded in 1967 as Wilton Dufrene, Land Surveyor, we expanded into engineering in 1983 under Tildon Dufrene Jr.'s leadership.Our professionals hold certifications from the Louisiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors and other industry bodies. We deliver coordinated solutions for commercial developments, subdivisions, and infrastructure projects. Our reputation for precision and reliability spans generations of clients across Louisiana. Through decades of service, we've built enduring relationships by combining tradition with modern technical capabilities.
Services
Engineering Services
Land Surveying
Project Coordination
Civil Engineering
Land Development
Boundary Surveys
Construction Layout
Elevation Certificates
Topographic Surveys
Specialty Surveys
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1967 with 50+ years of Louisiana-specific expertise
- 200+ years combined experience across engineering and surveying teams
- Active leadership roles in Louisiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors
- Comprehensive service from boundary surveys to construction coordination
- Proven track record with commercial developments and infrastructure projects
Services
Engineering Services
We provide comprehensive engineering solutions for land development projects. Our services include drainage design, site grading plans, and infrastructure coordination. With over 50 years of local experience, we ensure compliance with parish regulations and deliver construction-ready plans for commercial developments.
Land Surveying
Our surveying team executes precise boundary surveys and ALTA/ACSM standards projects. Services include monumentation of property corners, structure location mapping, and topographic surveys with elevation data. We support both private and public sector clients across Louisiana.
Construction Layout
We offer accurate construction staking for buildings, roadways, and utilities. Our team provides elevation benchmarks, form location surveys, and post-construction verification. This ensures proper implementation of engineering plans during development projects.
Elevation Certificates
We prepare FEMA-compliant elevation certificates for flood insurance requirements. Our surveys document building elevations relative to flood zones, supporting accurate risk assessment and regulatory compliance for Louisiana properties.
Land Development
We manage complete land development processes from boundary surveys to final record drawings. Services include ordinance preparation, permit coordination, and construction documentation for residential and commercial subdivisions across Louisiana.
People
Tildon (Jay) Dufrene Jr.
President
President and licensed Professional Engineer with over 30 years of experience. Joined the company in 1983 after Corps of Engineers service. Specializes in engineering coordination and project management for Louisiana developments.
Jonathan Dufrene
Project Manager
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor with expertise in boundary surveys and construction layout. Manages technical teams for complex development projects. Active member of Louisiana surveying professional organizations.
Genia Roper
Senior Surveyor
Experienced surveyor specializing in topographic mapping and elevation certifications. Provides technical leadership for field operations and data collection across diverse Louisiana terrain.
Joyce Folse
Project Coordinator
Manages client communications and project documentation. Coordinates permit submissions and regulatory compliance for engineering and surveying projects throughout Louisiana.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide civil engineering services including drainage design, site development plans, and infrastructure coordination for commercial and residential projects.
What surveying services are available?
Our surveying services include boundary surveys, ALTA/ACSM surveys, elevation certificates, topographic surveys, and construction layout services.
How experienced is your team?
Our registered land surveyors have over 100 years of combined Louisiana experience, with technical staff exceeding 200 years total expertise.
Do you handle land development projects?
Yes, we manage complete land development projects including subdivision plans, ordinance preparation, and coordination with local authorities.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Louisiana, with extensive experience in Harvey, Acadiana Region, and surrounding parishes.
