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David Anderson was great for our annual maintenance

David Anderson was great for our annual maintenance

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I requested information and a quote to repair water damage and seal cracks in my basement. Nathan was well informed about services and…

I requested information and a quote to repair water damage and seal cracks in my basement. Nathan was well informed about services and products to repair damage to the existing walls and floor. He showed me videos and explained the different options available. Nathan did a great job. I appreciate his time and knowledge as a field inspector.

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Very pleased with their work-Professional, efficient, and excellent communication. Thank you Deke, Thomas, and Colin!

Very pleased with their work-Professional, efficient, and excellent communication. Thank you Deke, Thomas, and Colin!

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We just had a consultation by Logan J. to look over our basement and exterior grading; we were very pleased with the thoroughness of the…

We just had a consultation by Logan J. to look over our basement and exterior grading; we were very pleased with the thoroughness of the inspection and the extensive information Logan was able to offer us. He was up-front about what we should be concerned about vs what are just aesthetic issues, and was able to give us some guidance on controlling moisture in the basement. For now we’re having Groundworks lift some concrete pads around the exterior of our home and plan to use them to lift our front porch this summer or next. I definitely recommend getting a consultation from Groundworks (especially Logan if you can!) to get a good understanding of the state of your home’s basement and foundation with no pressure or sales tactics.

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Great work from the this group. We had our annual inspection to the work they did and Michael Bowers was incredibly professional,…

Great work from the this group. We had our annual inspection to the work they did and Michael Bowers was incredibly professional, personable and efficient. I felt completely comfortable with him in my home and appreciated the communication before during and after the inspection was completed.

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Dustin Gaudette did a GREAT job. Fast, polite thorough with his work. Highly recommend him and the company!

Dustin Gaudette did a GREAT job. Fast, polite thorough with his work. Highly recommend him and the company!

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Michael B from Groundworks did our annual inspection today – super friendly and thorough – explained everything well and listened to my…

Michael B from Groundworks did our annual inspection today – super friendly and thorough – explained everything well and listened to my concerns! Great experience!

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I had John with Groundworks come look at house after learning my floor was out of level. He drove over and hour each way two times and…

I had John with Groundworks come look at house after learning my floor was out of level. He drove over and hour each way two times and spent hours in my house measuring, and hours more on the phone with me and discovered a wall that was out of plumb due to rotted supports on an overhang, causing the overhang to pull on the wall. He gave me a $13,000 beam and interior support pole proposal that he said they could do in addition to the overhang supports needing to be replaced by a different contractor, but told me point blank that what he had proposed would likely be for peace of mind only and likely a “net zero” benefit after the supports were replaced by a different contractor, so there was really no need to go through with the work from Groundworks. He could have easily told me their proposal was necessary and I’d have paid it in a heartbeat. Hours upon hours he spent working hard on my issue, identified the issue, told me how to solve it, and Groundworks never charged me a dime, even though I’d have bit hook line and sinker if he told me the proposal was necessary. Really unbelievable level of effort and integrity, I was amazed at how passionately he cared about solving my issue in the best way for me. Once in a lifetime experience.

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Big thanks to Ricky O for annual maintenence check for prev basement work. Xtra thanks for setting up new dehumidifier.

Big thanks to Ricky O for annual maintenence check for prev basement work. Xtra thanks for setting up new dehumidifier.

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June 2026: I called on Groundworks to lift my sidewalk in front of my home and fix a large crack in the garage floors. Ben came by and…

June 2026: I called on Groundworks to lift my sidewalk in front of my home and fix a large crack in the garage floors. Ben came by and assessed the job and he was very thorough and assured me they could help. Mark and Brandon came by and within a few hours they had the job done. They even did some lifting as well as filling the cracks in the garages. I highly recommend this company. October 2025: Wyatt S, Brian K and Fernando P. Worked on my crawlspace. They completed a large structural stabilization and installing Encapsulation cover and dehumidifier in 6 days. They were very respectful, provided excellent communication each day and kept the space so clean. I highly recommend this company as the do exactly what they said they would do!

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We had a great experience with Innovative Basement Authority. A large crack appeared in the basement wall of our 1960s home. From the free…

We had a great experience with Innovative Basement Authority. A large crack appeared in the basement wall of our 1960s home. From the free inspection to the completion of the needed reinforcements, Innovative was professional, informative, and efficient. Wyatt gave us multiple quotes and options with thorough explanations of each. Nick S., Devon, and Josh showed up on time and finished the project earlier than we expected. They went straight to work and cleaned up well. I would recommend Innovative from start to finish for foundation issues!

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Grant and Mark did an awesome job on my concrete lifting. Very professional and polite! 5 stars and would definitely recommend!! Thank you…

Grant and Mark did an awesome job on my concrete lifting. Very professional and polite! 5 stars and would definitely recommend!! Thank you all.

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Marc and Brandon were amazing. The service quality and efficiency were a plus!

Marc and Brandon were amazing. The service quality and efficiency were a plus!

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Jeff just came out and completed the one year check up on post installs last year. One of the nicest guys I've ever met! Very professional…

Jeff just came out and completed the one year check up on post installs last year. One of the nicest guys I've ever met! Very professional and knowledgeable, really appreciated him.

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Chad and Drinor did a great job on my north basement wall. They waterproofed it by adding a interior drainage gutter, sump pump and…

Chad and Drinor did a great job on my north basement wall. They waterproofed it by adding a interior drainage gutter, sump pump and sheeting. They also used beams that connect with rods to plates in the yard to support and straighten the cinder block wall. When finished they cleaned everything up and walked me through to explain everything they did. Thanks guys

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Drain Tile and Sump Pump installation. From start to finish the service was excellent. David inspected our house, discussed what was needed,…

Drain Tile and Sump Pump installation. From start to finish the service was excellent. David inspected our house, discussed what was needed, walked us through the estimate. David was consistently available for questions prior to the installation. Austin F., Dakota M. And Billy B. Were the installers. They were on time and communicated everything they were doing. They were polite, approachable, and clearly knowledgeable about the process. The installation looks great and the site was completely clean when they were done. I would highly recommend Groundwork’s and these staff for any work you need.

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Gregg P and Grant C were very personable and did a thorough and professional job. Having been a general contractor for many years, I would…

Gregg P and Grant C were very personable and did a thorough and professional job. Having been a general contractor for many years, I would highly recommend them and their company.

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I can’t even believe how great my cement work turned out! It WAY exceeded my expectations! In addition, Brandon and Marc were so nice to…

I can’t even believe how great my cement work turned out! It WAY exceeded my expectations! In addition, Brandon and Marc were so nice to work with. They were both highly professional and skilled. Their craftsmanship shows in their quality of work. I would HIGHLY recommend Innovative Basement Authority!

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Brandon C, Zach B, and Roel L we’re very personable, helpful, explained things very thoroughly, and cleaned up very well! Highly recommend…

Brandon C, Zach B, and Roel L we’re very personable, helpful, explained things very thoroughly, and cleaned up very well! Highly recommend them. 5 stars

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Arrived in a timely manner. Andrew and Ben informed us of the process they were going to do, asked if we had questions and were very…

Arrived in a timely manner. Andrew and Ben informed us of the process they were going to do, asked if we had questions and were very knowledgeable. Great job very happy with overall work.

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Why Homeowners Choose Innovative Basement Authority

Since 2005, Innovative Basement Authority – A Groundworks Company – has specialized in helping homeowners have peace of mind knowing their homes are stable and dry. IBA is proud to have an established reputation for high quality work and personalized service.

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Our Locations

Fargo, ND

1330 41st St. N
Fargo, ND 58102

Minneapolis, MN

6265 Carmen Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

Rush City, MN

1325 S Frandsen Ave
Rush City, MN 55069