One Certified Irrigator.
Every Job.
Better Earth Solutions is Brandon Surratt — TCEQ Licensed Irrigator and EPA WaterSense Certified Auditor based in Garland, TX. Every job is handled by a licensed professional, not a subcontractor.
North Texas irrigation runs deeper than most technicians dig
Better Earth Solutions was founded by Brandon Surratt — TCEQ Licensed Irrigator (LI0023963) and EPA WaterSense Certified Irrigation Auditor. The mission: help DFW homeowners and businesses stop wasting water and money on irrigation systems that aren't working right.
Brandon brings over 10 years of hands-on experience with North Texas soil — the expanding Blackland Prairie clay that shifts and heaves irrigation systems seasonally in ways that technicians from other climates don't expect. He knows where valves hide in Garland subdivisions, what pipe materials were standard in 1990s Plano builds, and how the DFW summer heat cycles controllers differently from one neighborhood to the next.
Whether you need a sprinkler head replacement, a full irrigation audit, or a smart controller upgrade, it's Brandon on the job — not a subcontractor.
Years in North Texas
Cities Served
Active Licenses & Certs
Jobs Done by Brandon
Licensed, Certified, and Accountable
These aren't participation trophies — they're legally required and independently verified. Here's what each one means for you.
TCEQ Licensed Irrigator
LI0023963Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Texas law requires a licensed irrigator to install, repair, or alter any irrigation system. Not all "irrigation companies" in DFW hold this license — ask before you hire.
EPA WaterSense Certified
Irrigation AuditorTexas A&M AgriLife Extension
One of only a handful of irrigators in DFW to hold this certification. Trained to measure distribution uniformity and identify system-level water waste. Listed on the EPA's official WaterSense professional directory.
Certified Rachio Pro
Smart Controller InstallerRachio Partner Program
Factory-trained and recognized by Rachio to install and configure their smart irrigation controllers. Proper setup unlocks up to 40% water savings — misconfiguration wastes it.
TDA Pesticide Applicator
#0947069Texas Dept. of Agriculture
Commercial applicator license for chemical-related irrigation treatments — required by Texas law for any pesticide or herbicide applications on residential or commercial properties.
The case for hiring a licensed irrigator
Texas law requires a licensed irrigator for system installs and repairs — but enforcement is spotty and unlicensed operators are common. Here's what you get when you hire someone who earned the license.
- Texas law requires a TCEQ license — verify before you hire
- EPA WaterSense Certified Auditor (rare in DFW — 1 of ~23 competitors)
- Every job performed or supervised directly by Brandon — no subcontractors
- Certified Rachio Pro for smart controller installs
- Deep experience with North Texas Blackland Prairie clay expansion
- Honest, upfront pricing with no surprise fees after the job
- Satisfaction guaranteed on every repair and installation
- Local and reachable — based in Garland, TX
Not sure who to hire?
Ask any irrigation company for their TCEQ license number. It's public record — you can verify it at tceq.texas.gov in under a minute.
Brandon Surratt / Better Earth Solutions
TCEQ LI0023963
Verify at tceq.texas.gov
Service Area Coverage
Based in Garland, TX, we serve homeowners and businesses throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Not sure if we serve your area? Give us a call — we'll let you know.
Common Questions About Better Earth Solutions
Who owns Better Earth Solutions?
Better Earth Solutions is owned and operated by Brandon Surratt, a TCEQ Licensed Irrigator (LI0023963) based in Garland, TX. Brandon personally performs or directly supervises every job — no subcontractors.
Is Better Earth Solutions licensed?
Yes. Brandon Surratt holds a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Irrigator License LI0023963, which is required by Texas law to install, repair, or alter any irrigation system. He also holds a Texas Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator license (#0947069).
What is an EPA WaterSense Certified Irrigation Auditor?
An EPA WaterSense Certified Irrigation Auditor is trained and certified — through an EPA-recognized program — to evaluate irrigation system efficiency, measure distribution uniformity, and identify water waste. Brandon earned this certification through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service School of Irrigation and is listed on the EPA's official WaterSense professional directory. It's a rare credential in the DFW market.
What areas does Better Earth Solutions serve?
Better Earth Solutions serves the greater Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex including Garland, Plano, Allen, Frisco, Richardson, Murphy, Wylie, Rowlett, Rockwall, Heath, Lucas, and surrounding communities.
What irrigation services does Better Earth Solutions offer?
Better Earth Solutions offers sprinkler repair, sprinkler head replacement, irrigation system installation, smart controller installation (Rachio certified), irrigation audits, valve repair, rain sensor installation, drainage solutions, and system reroutes.
Ready to get started?
Call or book online — you'll reach Brandon directly, not a call center.
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