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Grant C & Mark F were great! They were efficient, courteous and professional. Would recommend Groundworks.
Grant C & Mark F were great! They were efficient, courteous and professional. Would recommend Groundworks.
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Eric Brertl, sales rep, was informative in what they could do and how the process goes. Plus, he gave me the impression of being honest…
Eric Brertl, sales rep, was informative in what they could do and how the process goes. Plus, he gave me the impression of being honest and straight forward.
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Brandon, Raul, Michael did an excellent job. They kept me in the loop and explained everything clearly on what they did.
Brandon, Raul, Michael did an excellent job. They kept me in the loop and explained everything clearly on what they did.
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Abraham, Darius, and Thane were in my home on Monday. All day we could hear then laughing downstairs while they worked on our basement….
Abraham, Darius, and Thane were in my home on Monday. All day we could hear then laughing downstairs while they worked on our basement. They were clearly competent and very friendly, but it was the laughter that really got me. That's why the next day, when I had an event and had to go to the hospital, I was comfortable telling my husband to please tell them we were comfortable with them working there without us. Any team that gets along that well and enjoys working together that much is clearly comfortable at their work, and absolutely to be trusted. We had a blizzard after I got out of the hospital. Basement is so far so good, but I am super thrilled with their attitudes and commitment.
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Very excited to work with Ben Arnt in the near future!
Very excited to work with Ben Arnt in the near future!
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Gave honest assessment where no work was necessary.
Gave honest assessment where no work was necessary.
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Very professional and knowledgeable. I appreciate the approach of helping to fully understand any concerns, options, and…
Very professional and knowledgeable. I appreciate the approach of helping to fully understand any concerns, options, and recommendations with expectation setting in a fact based and straight forward manner. My experience is they will offer what to do as well as provide input of what is not needed. I highly recommend Groundworks.
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Our inspector, Dave, was great! He was patient with our questions, extremely thorough and knowledgeable. We are still deciding how we want…
Our inspector, Dave, was great! He was patient with our questions, extremely thorough and knowledgeable. We are still deciding how we want to move forward for long term basement plans, but feel confident about understanding our options and next steps.
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Dustin was a great! This company has always been good to work with.
Dustin was a great! This company has always been good to work with.
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Dave was friendly, professional and able to quickly diagnose the issue in my house.
Dave was friendly, professional and able to quickly diagnose the issue in my house.
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Ground Works crew for helix screws placed under our sagging sun room were fantastic! They made every attempt to minimize damage to our two …
Ground Works crew for helix screws placed under our sagging sun room were fantastic! They made every attempt to minimize damage to our two neighbors yards by placing plywood for 6 trips under their backhoe for each trip! A huge thank you to Matt Doerfler, Adam Bellach and Caitlin Hove on a job very well done as well as respecting our neighbors yards while performing your tasks!
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Chad , Brian and David did a wonderful job. They showed me they really cared about thir work and it shows. I,m very pleased with the out…
Chad , Brian and David did a wonderful job. They showed me they really cared about thir work and it shows. I,m very pleased with the out come.
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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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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"I would like to commend Innovative Basement for their outstanding hiring process. The team, including Josh and Greg, along with all the…
"I would like to commend Innovative Basement for their outstanding hiring process. The team, including Josh and Greg, along with all the other workers, are exceptional individuals who demonstrate professionalism and dedication. Their commitment to getting the job done right is truly impressive."
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Starting with the very thorough inspection that Kevin performed which ultimately won my business to the friendly crew they performed my…
Starting with the very thorough inspection that Kevin performed which ultimately won my business to the friendly crew they performed my crawl space encapsulation, I was very satisfied with Innovative Basement Solutions.
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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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A great experience from a great company and a great technician. I wanna give a personal shout out to Michael Bowers for not only answering…
A great experience from a great company and a great technician. I wanna give a personal shout out to Michael Bowers for not only answering my questions, but taking additional time to give my wife a piece of mind that we were dealing with a professional, who knew what they were talking about.
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Chad and his team got it done for us! They were very professional, efficient, and responsive to our needs surrounding the basement…
Chad and his team got it done for us! They were very professional, efficient, and responsive to our needs surrounding the basement foundation repair and waterproofing work that we hired them to do. The results met, and even exceeded, our expectations. I would highly recommend them to others!
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I would highly recommend Innovative Basement Authority. They did an excellent job encapsulating a crawl space in my home. First, my…
I would highly recommend Innovative Basement Authority. They did an excellent job encapsulating a crawl space in my home. First, my estimate appointment with Chris was thorough and smooth. Chris answered all of my questions and explained everything his team would do during install. Then, Marcus, Logan and Goody did a wonderful job with install. They were on time and efficient, friendly and very respectful of my home. I would definitely work with them again!
Our Services
In business since 2005, Innovative Basement Authority specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and other services to give you a safer, drier home. Our top priority is completing top-quality work to ensure your home is in the best possible condition. With fully trained technicians and industry-leading products, we're ready to restore your basement, foundation, or crawl space.
Foundation Repair
Do you know how well your home is standing up to the test of time? Is it strong and sturdy or does it feel like it’s on shaky ground? Whether you interpret this figuratively or literally, it’s so important for your home to have a strong foundation.
Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation
Normally these areas are empty, but you never know what creepy conditions you’ll find there – mold, pest infestation, wet insulation, and much more.
Basement Waterproofing
Water is essential, but other than coming out of faucets for specific needs, you do not want water in your house. This powerful element and force of nature can wreak havoc on your home.
Concrete Lifting
If you have sinking concrete around your home, Innovative Basement Authority can lift and restore your concrete to help eliminate trip hazards and pooling water problems.
Proudly Serving Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minneapolis, Sioux Falls and St. Cloud
Bismarck · Fargo · Grand Forks · Minot · Saint Cloud ·
Sioux Falls · Duluth · Minneapolis · Rochester
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
1330 41st St. N
Fargo, ND 58102
6265 Carmen Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
1325 S Frandsen Ave
Rush City, MN 55069