Business Details
48 Years
experience
Expert Land Surveying Services Gulf Coast
Founded in 1978, Collins & Associates Land Surveyors has established itself as a trusted leader in professional surveying services across the Gulf Coast region. With over four decades of experience, we hold active licenses in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas, enabling us to deliver consistent, high-quality solutions to clients throughout the Southeastern United States. Our team specializes in ALTA/ACSM Title Surveys, land development projects, oil and gas surveying, and forestry/timber land assessments, combining technical expertise with a commitment to meeting tight deadlines without compromising accuracy. We maintain multi-state registration to handle complex commercial transactions and portfolio-wide surveys, supported by advanced technology and collaborative partnerships with civil engineers, environmental scientists, and legal professionals.Our approach emphasizes proactive problem-solving, whether managing boundary disputes, conducting elevation certifications for flood insurance compliance, or executing forensic surveys for legal proceedings. As a family-owned business, we prioritize clear communication, ethical standards, and personalized service for both large-scale developers and individual property owners. Our track record includes critical infrastructure projects, pipeline development, and U.S. Forest Service boundary maintenance, reflecting our adaptability to diverse surveying challenges. By maintaining rigorous safety protocols and investing in staff development, we ensure reliable execution across all service areas. This combination of technical proficiency, regional expertise, and client-focused service has sustained our reputation as a premier surveying firm since our founding.
Services
ALTA/NSPS Surveys
Land Development
Oil & Gas Surveying
Forestry Surveys
Elevation Certificates
As-Built Surveys
Topographic Mapping
Forensic Surveys
Partition Surveys
Communication Tower Surveys
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of Gulf Coast surveying expertise since 1978
- Licensed in five states for seamless multi-jurisdictional projects
- Specialize in ALTA surveys for commercial property transactions
- Utilize advanced technology for precise oil & gas surveying
- Maintain U.S. Forest Service boundary surveying partnerships
Services
ALTA/NSPS Surveys
Our ALTA/NSPS surveys deliver comprehensive property assessments for commercial transactions. We identify boundary markers, easements, and improvements while incorporating optional Table A elements like flood hazard data. With multi-state licensing, we execute these detailed surveys across the Gulf Coast region, supporting title insurance requirements and property closings through precise documentation.
Land Development
We provide full-cycle land development surveying from initial boundary assessments to final construction layouts. Our process includes topographic mapping, conceptual planning, subdivision plats, and utility layout services. By collaborating with engineers and environmental experts, we ensure compliance with local regulations while optimizing property value through strategic design implementation.
Oil & Gas Surveying
Specializing in oil and gas operations since 1978, we offer well permit platting, unit surveys, and pipeline assessments. Our team executes projects from design phase through construction layout and as-built documentation, maintaining strict safety standards and regulatory compliance. Advanced technology enables accurate data collection for complex energy infrastructure across Louisiana and Mississippi.
Forestry Surveys
We conduct boundary surveys, encroachment assessments, and conservation mapping for major timber companies. Our services include U.S. Forest Service boundary maintenance and parcel delineation for sustainable forest management. These surveys support legal documentation, resource planning, and dispute resolution for forestry operations in Louisiana and Texas.
Elevation Certificates
Our elevation certificates determine base flood elevations for properties in hazard zones. Required for building permits and flood insurance, these surveys assess compliance with floodplain regulations. We provide both preliminary and final certifications, including specialized freeboard certificates mandated by local ordinances in areas like Calcasieu Parish.
People
Virgil Collins
President
With over 40 years of Gulf Coast surveying experience, Virgil Collins leads our firm in maintaining technical excellence and client satisfaction. He oversees complex commercial projects while ensuring adherence to professional standards.
George Evans Jr.
Vice-President
As Vice-President, George Evans Jr. manages corporate accounts and coordinates multi-state surveying operations. His expertise in ALTA surveys supports our commercial real estate clients across the Southeastern United States.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We provide surveying services throughout the Gulf Coast region, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas.
What types of land surveys do you specialize in?
Our specialties include ALTA/NSPS surveys, oil & gas platting, land development surveys, elevation certificates, and forestry boundary assessments.
Are you licensed in multiple states?
Yes, we hold active surveying licenses in Texas (10030600), Louisiana (VF-506), Mississippi (PLS-01811), Alabama (CA-779-LS), and Arkansas (COA-1396).
How do you handle complex commercial projects?
We utilize advanced technology and collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists, and legal professionals to deliver comprehensive solutions for multi-jurisdictional commercial developments.
What experience do you have with floodplain surveys?
We've prepared elevation certificates since 1978, including specialized freeboard certificates required by Calcasieu Parish and other Gulf Coast jurisdictions for flood insurance compliance.
