Brainerd, MN
We are dedicated to informing Brainerd, MN homeowners of the benefits of basement waterproofing and crawl space repair in providing a healthy home environment.
Schedule Your Free InspectionInnovative Basement Authority is committed to customer service and is proud to serve Brainerd, MN. We have a talented team of technicians that are ready to help you find the best solution using quality products from the best manufacturers in the business. We want to work with you so that you can have the best results for your home!
Innovative Basement Authority has the tools and the years of expertise to get your project done right the first time. Our friendly staff and knowledgeable technicians are ready to work with you to find a solution that will work best for your home and your budget.
Our Services

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.

Structural Wall Repair
Repair your failing and crumbling structural walls with our proven products.
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Matt D Adam S Adam B Billy Andreas, I want to thank all of you for such an awesome and professional job. I don’t think that I can say…
Matt D Adam S Adam B Billy Andreas, I want to thank all of you for such an awesome and professional job. I don’t think that I can say enough about the results of my basement project and the perfect cleanup job. All of you took time to explain things and answered all my questions. Taking on a big project like I had was nerve-racking to think about, but you all put me at ease. I am so happy I went with groundwork’s And if I ever need any other projects to be done, I definitely will call you. Also, I would like to mention that the quote I was given was well below other people that I had quotes from. Thank you again for a perfect job done and I couldn’t be any happier with the results. 100% professional and all six workers were very polite and showed interest in keeping me in the loop as to what was going on. They explained everything that they were doing and why. Thank you, thank you thank you , Merry Superior Wisconsin
Merry Waters
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Our service technician John Anderson did a phenomenal job assessing our situation and answering all of our questions. He went above and…
Our service technician John Anderson did a phenomenal job assessing our situation and answering all of our questions. He went above and beyond to make sure we understood the root causes of the problem, and spent more than 4 hours with us on site making sure we understood everything we had concerns about regarding our deck foundation and home. He was highly knowledgeable.
Lindsay May
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Marc and Brandon were great! I wasn’t sure what to expect with the whole job and they walked me through everything they were doing and…
Marc and Brandon were great! I wasn’t sure what to expect with the whole job and they walked me through everything they were doing and answered all the questions I had without hesitation. They performed the job I wasn’t sure could be done and exceeded all expectations. I will highly recommend these guys and innovative basement to anyone
Tom Johnson
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Scheduling was super easy and communication was great! Logan J was right on time and had awesome communication leading up to his arrival….
Scheduling was super easy and communication was great! Logan J was right on time and had awesome communication leading up to his arrival. He was beyond helpful with his knowledge and recommendations. 10/10 recommend!
Jackie Irwin
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We engaged groundworks to install hydraulic piers under cracked and sagging garage floors. Our terrific install team of Marc and Brandon…
We engaged groundworks to install hydraulic piers under cracked and sagging garage floors. Our terrific install team of Marc and Brandon performed a detailed analysis after they arrived, including drilling and measuring our slab depths along the sinking wall. They determined that unfortunately our slab itself was variable in depth and not thick enough throughout to support the work of hydraulic piers. Instead they were able do foam injections throughout to both give 30-50% of the targeted lift and provide additional slab depth and support to prevent future cracking. It wasn't what we hoped, but they did a great job of explaining the limitations of our site and providing the best intervention possible, all at a greatly reduced cost! Thanks, Marc and Brandon!!
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The field representative came out today. He’s Chaz Smith and I enjoyed his visit. I learned everything I asked about and signed up for a…
The field representative came out today. He’s Chaz Smith and I enjoyed his visit. I learned everything I asked about and signed up for a driveway repair.
Kathy Girga
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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!
Pat Siegel
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Nick S , Devon A , and Josh H did a great job. 1 day job. They were courteous and did what was expected. They didn’t seemed rushed, from…
Nick S , Devon A , and Josh H did a great job. 1 day job. They were courteous and did what was expected. They didn’t seemed rushed, from what I could over hear and see, it seemed like they had a good time working together as a team. The foreman kept me up to date with any flaws they ran into. My bill estimate never changed, luckily! Very impressed with the work and our new sump pump.
Paige Muller
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The crew that fixed my basement did a great job! They were on time, clean up was perfect, communication was wonderful! I highly recommend…
The crew that fixed my basement did a great job! They were on time, clean up was perfect, communication was wonderful! I highly recommend the crew I had!!!
Sara Rock
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My garage apron was in need of repair. IBA did a fantastic raising job. Grant C and Mark F worked together very well to achieve a…
My garage apron was in need of repair. IBA did a fantastic raising job. Grant C and Mark F worked together very well to achieve a professional result. They were very personable, listened to my concerns and followed thru. I recommend IBA to anyone needing concrete lifting. Their product is superior to concrete filler and cures much faster. They did a good job on cleanup also.
Tom Hennes
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Dave Anderson came to perform a technical check up on the sump pump I’d had installed a few years ago. While doing so, he observed my…
Dave Anderson came to perform a technical check up on the sump pump I’d had installed a few years ago. While doing so, he observed my basement had very high humidity, leaving it musty and prone to mold — he had a solution ready, and within the next few hours had me set up with a powerful dehumidification system which has since left my basement comfortably dry and the cleanest it has been since I bought the house several years ago! Thoroughly grateful for his service — he has been nothing but professional, friendly, transparent about pricing, accommodating, and genuinely interested in finding a workable solution to my situation. I’ve worked several times with many people from this company on my basement and foundation issues, and their customer service has always been professionally reliable and helpful; I would happily go back to Groundworks every time for all my future needs.
Tristen Elijzha
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Matt D., Adam B., and Andreas J., helped us stabilize our basement wall. They are punctual, polite and efficient. I'd recommend them if you …
Matt D., Adam B., and Andreas J., helped us stabilize our basement wall. They are punctual, polite and efficient. I'd recommend them if you need a solid crew to help you out.
Rishi Murugesan
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Great customer service! Ricky O. came out to inspect our house today and was easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and great with our crazy dog…
Great customer service! Ricky O. came out to inspect our house today and was easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and great with our crazy dog and kids.
Laura Wett
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Robert was super informative, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the entire process of planning our basement project!
Robert was super informative, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the entire process of planning our basement project!
James Gallagher
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Dave & John came out to our house for our regular inspection of a system Innovative installed a couple years ago. They confirmed the system …
Dave & John came out to our house for our regular inspection of a system Innovative installed a couple years ago. They confirmed the system was working perfectly. They also inspected the rest of the house and found the house was tilting towards the walkout side. They recommended settlestop push piers to stabilize the house and keep it locked into place. They explained the problem and solutions clearly and effectively, including the pricing and financing options. I appreciate their thoroughness and straightforward approach. Highly recommend!
Andy Erickson
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Greg and Sam did a great job. Frankly going a step further than I expected and taking care of another little issue as part of the job that…
Greg and Sam did a great job. Frankly going a step further than I expected and taking care of another little issue as part of the job that I thought I might have to do myself.
Paul M.
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Professional through very factual. Was complete with process description and explanation of pricing. Will gladly refer Groundwork’s.
Professional through very factual. Was complete with process description and explanation of pricing. Will gladly refer Groundwork’s.
Sue Loughan
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John Anderson was very professional. Rate a 10.
John Anderson was very professional. Rate a 10.
Timothy Peterson
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Ricky Racoon, checked into my sump pump, only to find it was perfect.Ricky came equipped with his tools to chase off the threat of…
Ricky Racoon, checked into my sump pump, only to find it was perfect.Ricky came equipped with his tools to chase off the threat of defects.Come on Ricky boy, do the do-do-do,Come on Ricky boy, he did the do-do-do,Do-do-do, I know Ricky’s rockin’ at the top!!
Elizabeth J
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Logan came out to our home to inspect our foundation. He was very knowledgeable, informative and helped my family solve our issue! Thanks…
Logan came out to our home to inspect our foundation. He was very knowledgeable, informative and helped my family solve our issue! Thanks again Logan!
Mike Truwe

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
