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Worked with Logan and he was super professional and helped me with My foundation job.

Worked with Logan and he was super professional and helped me with My foundation job.

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Michael Bowers was just great to deal with. Super thorough and very professional. What a great company

Michael Bowers was just great to deal with. Super thorough and very professional. What a great company

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Matt D, Adam B, and Andrew W all did great work, timely, and professional

Matt D, Adam B, and Andrew W all did great work, timely, and professional

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Innovative Basement stood behind the work they did two years ago. Marc and Brandon did the minor repairs fast and efficiently. Very happy …

Innovative Basement stood behind the work they did two years ago. Marc and Brandon did the minor repairs fast and efficiently. Very happy with the company and the team’s workmanship!

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Grant B. came out to our house and did a completely thorough job diagnosing our basement/foundation issues and proposing a solution. We…

Grant B. came out to our house and did a completely thorough job diagnosing our basement/foundation issues and proposing a solution. We were very pleased with his professionalism and quote, and even though we're not deciding to have the work done at this time because of expense, we would definitely recommend Grant to anyone looking to have major basement renovation done in the Bismarck or Sioux Falls area.

Leah Carmical Hargrove

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On 12/4/25 the Rush City crew was out for 2 days to remove pavers & a ramp from the garage then dig up floor to make a trench to install…

On 12/4/25 the Rush City crew was out for 2 days to remove pavers & a ramp from the garage then dig up floor to make a trench to install anchors to the back of the brick wall which was bowed. Each of the crew (Austin F., Andrew W., RJ, Brandon & Dakota) was friendly & the foreman gave us constant updates on arrival times, access to garage, etc. We would highly recommend them for future projects.

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If you’re on the fence about who to hire, this is your sign- these are the pros! My partner and I had our crawlspace encapsulated and our…

If you’re on the fence about who to hire, this is your sign- these are the pros! My partner and I had our crawlspace encapsulated and our foundation corrected. The crew sent out to us were above amazing! Casey Bratholt gave us all the information we needed to make an informed decision. He was friendly and so very helpful with answering all our questions and getting back to us when we called. The team of three that came out were awesome! They went above and beyond with our service. (They even helped us level out our deck steps with some of the 2×4 we had from our crawlspace!) Leonard Starks, Anthony Heryla, and Michael Dean were amicable, informative, and hard working! They made sure the job got done right! The encapsulation looks clean, and it is easier to move around in! We already notice a difference with our floors and heating throughout the house. These men were so great to have, and we really appreciate all they have done!! If we could give a sixth star for Leonard, Anthony, and Mike’s service, we would! Give these men a raise for their hard work and dedication!

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Groundwork's came to my house today for an estimate of my steps and garage. The technician that came named Chaz went above and beyond….

Groundwork's came to my house today for an estimate of my steps and garage. The technician that came named Chaz went above and beyond. Showed me what was happening to my steps and garage. He explained the whole process that they would take to remedy the problem.He also help easing the mind by testing for moisture in my house. I believe they go above and beyond to help with costumer's needs and problems. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone how is having issues with foundation and more.

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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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Austin T Brady P and Sam did a great job. Mark and his co-worker were super with outside concrete

Austin T Brady P and Sam did a great job. Mark and his co-worker were super with outside concrete

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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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Marc and Brandon provided excellent service. They were very clear in their communication and very efficient on the job site. I would…

Marc and Brandon provided excellent service. They were very clear in their communication and very efficient on the job site. I would recommend both of them to future customers!!

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Dave did a great job!

Dave did a great job!

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Austin T, Wyatt S, Zane H and Bryce J did a fantastic job on our basement house leveling project. They all were efficient, professional and …

Austin T, Wyatt S, Zane H and Bryce J did a fantastic job on our basement house leveling project. They all were efficient, professional and knowledgeable. They were able to reuse the cement footings rather than pour new, which adjusted the price and saved us money. Very honest and trustworthy company. Definitely will use them for future needs and highly recommend.

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We had a 4 1/2 day project, the crew was great.Nick S, Devon A, Ashton W, Kieran N , hard working. All would answer my questions, inform me …

We had a 4 1/2 day project, the crew was great.Nick S, Devon A, Ashton W, Kieran N , hard working. All would answer my questions, inform me of progress, explain details .I recommend this company. This was for basement waterproofing, crawl space, and foundation stabilization.

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Jon Qualley & crew repaired the sport structure to our lake cabin. He kept us informed during the process and brought to our attention an…

Jon Qualley & crew repaired the sport structure to our lake cabin. He kept us informed during the process and brought to our attention an area that needed to be addressed to insure the integrity of the area repaired. Jon & crew were friendly and worked long hours to complete the job. I highly recommendInnovative for quality service.

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Dion, Nick Schmid and John M. were a delight to work with. I probably had one of the worst basements and they came up with creative…

Dion, Nick Schmid and John M. were a delight to work with. I probably had one of the worst basements and they came up with creative solutions to finish the project on time and on budget! They respected my home and were very professional and polite. A job well done!

Jennifer Paczkowski

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Tech Michael came to our house last week for an annual inspection, and he did great work, adding a seal for us around the front slab of…

Tech Michael came to our house last week for an annual inspection, and he did great work, adding a seal for us around the front slab of concrete. These guys have done terrific work for us!

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A huge thank you to Matt D, Adam, and Caitlin H. Their work ethic, communication and professionalism was outstanding. Far and away the best …

A huge thank you to Matt D, Adam, and Caitlin H. Their work ethic, communication and professionalism was outstanding. Far and away the best foundation project we have ever had.

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Ricky was the Tech out from Ground works and did a very professional job inspecting driveway from previous raise and level. He also was…

Ricky was the Tech out from Ground works and did a very professional job inspecting driveway from previous raise and level. He also was very helpful clarifying some warranty questions and was very thorough when he did the house foundation inspection and share details and offered professional advice. If you plan to use Ground works I highly recommend asking for Ricky! Thanks Ricky for your quality service!! Mike

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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