What Certified Consultants does

Certified Consultants Ltd. is a privately held horticultural sustainability and water management consulting firm headquartered at 1226 N Parker Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1988, the firm operates with 1–10 employees and delivers professional services across four primary property categories: commercial properties, municipal/government entities, residential properties, and sport-based properties. Its customer roster spans commercial real estate (Landmark Office Complex), technology/auto (KAR Global), municipal/urban development (South Street Square, Grand Park, Lamarie Park), residential developments (Brookside Neighborhood), parks/nonprofits (Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park Forever), hospitality (Gaylord Palms Resort), and healthcare (St Vincent Hospital).

The firm offers an integrated suite of eight core services: Irrigation/Mechanical Systems (irrigation design, pump systems, central control), Sustainable Water Management (water harvesting, rainwater collection, green roof systems), Water Management Teams & Employee Development (irrigation department assessment and training), Landscape Sustainability Audits (LSA), Water Management System Audits (WMA), Water Feature Design, Aquatic Habitat Services (including underwater structure study via scuba), and Site Operational Reviews & Site Assessments. Its analytical framework is organized around the "plant-soil-water continuum," which the firm presents as a unified lens integrating soil health, plant material selection, microclimate analysis, and irrigation design rather than treating each domain independently.

The business operates a sales-led, direct-consultation model. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; clients initiate contact through the firm website (plantsoilwater.com) or by phone (317-366-7233) and receive customized proposals. Engagements are delivered as project-based or ongoing consulting work, encompassing design, management, analysis, and training. While the legal entity is Indianapolis-based, projects have been delivered across North America and internationally to locations including Belize, Dehradun (India), the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, and Zambia under what the firm labels its "World Initiatives" program. No parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, patents, certifications, or institutional investors are documented.

Name

Certified Consultants

Legal name

Certified Consultants Ltd.

Website

https://plantsoilwater.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Certified Consultants is a horticultural sustainability and water management consulting firm based in Indianapolis, serving commercial, municipal, residential, and sport-based properties across North America and internationally via project-based professional services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Horticultural and Water Management Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Irrigation Scheduling & Advisory Services (ET/Soil-Moisture Based) (AFACAFAC)

Keywords

• Horticultural consulting
• Water management consulting
• Irrigation system design
• Landscape sustainability audits
• Irrigation auditing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for horticultural sustainability, water management, irrigation systems, and site sustainable processes. Services include design, management, analysis, and training delivered as project-based or ongoing consulting engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Certified Consultants provides professional horticultural sustainability and water management consulting services centered on the plant-soil-water continuum. Its offerings span irrigation/mechanical system design and management, sustainable water harvesting and green roof water management, landscape and water management system auditing, water feature and aquatic habitat design, and training/employee development for client water management teams. Engagements are delivered as customized design, management, analysis, and training projects for residential, municipal, commercial, and sport-based properties across North America and select international markets.

Product overview

Certified Consultants is a horticultural sustainability and water management consulting firm offering a unified suite of professional services rather than a software platform. The core offerings include Irrigation/Mechanical Systems (irrigation design, water level management, recirculation systems, pump controls, and central control systems), Sustainable Water Management (water harvesting, rainwater collection, green roof systems), Auditing & Review Process (Landscape Sustainability Audits and Water Management System Audits), Water Feature Design (waterfalls and fountains), and Aquatic Habitat Services. These services are delivered through consulting engagements focused on design, management, analysis, and training across residential, municipal, commercial, and sport-based properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Irrigation/Mechanical Systems Comprehensive irrigation system design, construction management, and water management solutions including automated pump systems, water level management, recirculation systems, and central control systems for landscape water management. Targeted at property owners needing efficient, sustainable irrigation infrastructure.
• Sustainable Water Management Water harvesting, rainwater collection, and green roof water management system design services focused on sustainable water use in horticultural environments. Intended for clients seeking to reduce potable water consumption and integrate water-reuse systems into landscapes.
• Water Management Teams & Employee Development Assessment of client irrigation departments and development of customized training programs for water management teams, including individualized process development and technical writing services. Aimed at organizations that need to upskill in-house irrigation and landscape staff.
• Landscape Sustainability Audits (LSA) Full horticultural auditing covering soil type, plant material, placement, micro-climate, and water use detailing for existing systems, resulting in long-range plans for site enhancement. Designed for property owners seeking a baseline assessment and roadmap to sustainable landscaping.
• Water Management System Audits (WMA) Water management system auditing focused on overall water use reduction and efficient future water usage planning. Targeted at clients needing to evaluate and optimize existing irrigation and water infrastructure.
• Water Feature Design Design services for waterfalls, decorative water features, and custom fountain features with aesthetic integration and optimal control systems. Intended for properties seeking visually integrated, sustainable water features.
• Aquatic Habitat Services Aquatic habitat assessment, renovation plan development, and scuba diving services for underwater structure study and pump intake cleaning. Geared toward clients managing ponds, lakes, or constructed water features needing ecological and structural maintenance.
• Site Operational Reviews & Site Assessments Full assessment of site needs, troubleshooting, and specific analysis of troubled areas with recommended changes or improvements. Used by clients to diagnose landscape or irrigation problems and prioritize corrective actions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce operating costs by cutting required nitrogen, lessening seasonal aeration needs, and creating soils that sustain healthy turf and plants
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Biohabitats: Ecological restoration and water resources consulting firm with comparable specialty expertise in sustainable landscape design, watershed-related work, and integrated plant-soil-water approaches across diverse geographies.
• SWA Group: Landscape architecture and urban design firm with sustainability focus, blending aesthetic and ecological considerations in landscape design for parks, resorts, and public spaces similar to Certified Consultants' commercial and municipal work.
• OLIN: Landscape architecture and urban design studio working on high-profile public spaces, parks, and commercial landscapes with an emphasis on ecological performance and water-aware design.
• Andropogon Associates: Ecological landscape design and consulting firm focused on sustainable, native-plant-driven landscapes with integrated water management, closely matching Certified Consultants' plant-soil-water continuum philosophy.
• Anchor QEA: Environmental and water resources consulting firm providing specialized advisory and engineering services related to water management, sediment, and ecological restoration, overlapping with Certified Consultants' water management audits.
• SWCA Environmental Consultants: Mid-sized environmental consulting firm with strong water resources, ecological, and sustainability practices serving both public and private clients, comparable in service scope though larger in scale.

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: International sustainable design and engineering firm with water, environmental services, and community development practices that overlap with the firm's horticultural sustainability and water management consulting.
• Tetra Tech: Global consulting and engineering firm with extensive water, environmental, and sustainable infrastructure practices, offering overlapping services to municipalities and commercial clients at significant scale.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with water, sustainability, and resilience practices that compete for the same commercial and municipal water management engagements as Certified Consultants.
• Kimley-Horn: Large national engineering and planning consulting firm with landscape architecture and water resources practices serving commercial and municipal clients at a much larger scale than Certified Consultants.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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