Forest Lake, MN
We are dedicated to informing Forest Lake, 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 Forest Lake, 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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IBA fixed my driveway and sidewalk saving me many thousands in concrete demo and repairs. Andrew and Ben did awesome work, even fixing…
IBA fixed my driveway and sidewalk saving me many thousands in concrete demo and repairs. Andrew and Ben did awesome work, even fixing areas I didn’t know needed repair until they pointed it out. Prompt, respectful, and efficient. And backed it up with a warranty. HIGHLY recommended!
Brian Podany
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Innovative basement authority was great to work with. They were thorough, helpful and fast. They made sure I was aware of every step of the …
Innovative basement authority was great to work with. They were thorough, helpful and fast. They made sure I was aware of every step of the process, and how to use my set up. It only took two days and I really appreciated that it was clean when they came as when they left.
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Superior workmanship and customer service above and beyond as always by Gregg P and Brandon S. Groundworks has always been excellent the…
Superior workmanship and customer service above and beyond as always by Gregg P and Brandon S. Groundworks has always been excellent the multiple times for different issues we have used them over the years. Gregg and Brandon very much lived up to those standards. They were patient, thorough and followed through during a somewhat confusing situation to get the job done well and take care of us. Big shout out to both of them and this is exactly why we keep going back to Groundworks and also keep recommending this company to friends and neighbors! Thanks again Gregg and Brandon!
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Adrian J, Erik O, Deandre D did a great job installing our sump pump. Thank you!
Adrian J, Erik O, Deandre D did a great job installing our sump pump. Thank you!
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While taking a walk this morning, I slipped and fell on the ice by the Pine City Elementary School. A VERY kind worker of yours was walking …
While taking a walk this morning, I slipped and fell on the ice by the Pine City Elementary School. A VERY kind worker of yours was walking from the holiday gas station in town and came over to help me up! Thank you so much!
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Have not had any work done by IBA yet but Patrick has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He was able to walk me through various…
Have not had any work done by IBA yet but Patrick has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He was able to walk me through various options and scenarios while answering my endless questions along the way. Highly recommend for anyone needing foundation work.
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Had some concerns over new foundation cracks observed in our basement and side of the house. David came out to our residence and took…
Had some concerns over new foundation cracks observed in our basement and side of the house. David came out to our residence and took measurements. David was very informative and professional. His honesty was very appreciated and I will be contacting him in a year to monitor our house. Will recommend this company to other who need service. Thanks!
Jesse J
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Nick S and his crew Devon, Duke and Ashton were very friendly and did a great job. Would highly recommend.
Nick S and his crew Devon, Duke and Ashton were very friendly and did a great job. Would highly recommend.
Sarah Kroells
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David Anderson was great!
David Anderson was great!
Sadie Paschke
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I was very happy with the work that Andrew and Ben did on my garage floor and apron. They were very efficient and profssional. The…
I was very happy with the work that Andrew and Ben did on my garage floor and apron. They were very efficient and profssional. The cleaned up the area after they were done and the workmanship was very good. I would and will recommend them to family nd friends.
David Lhotka
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Noah and Alex were informative and did a great job.
Noah and Alex were informative and did a great job.
Paul Krumrie
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Groundworks did an outstanding job leveling and sealing the cracks in my sidewalk and driveway. Greg P. and Brandon S. were professional,…
Groundworks did an outstanding job leveling and sealing the cracks in my sidewalk and driveway. Greg P. and Brandon S. were professional, efficient, and clearly take pride in their work. The results turned out exactly how I wanted and expected—everything looks solid and clean again. What impressed me most was how quickly they completed the job without sacrificing quality. Completely satisfied with the entire experience and would highly recommend!
Chris Jessica Hailey Ella Shaske
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Ricky is amazing! He walked through his assessment and recommendations very thoroughly.
Ricky is amazing! He walked through his assessment and recommendations very thoroughly.
Kristen Hager
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The crew kept me updated on every step of the project. Very friendly and efficient. Cleaned up any mess and left the house and crawl space…
The crew kept me updated on every step of the project. Very friendly and efficient. Cleaned up any mess and left the house and crawl space just as they found it. Recommend to any one.
Larry Herzog
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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.
Theresa Stark
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Brady Chaffin was amazingly informative. He answered all of my questions, his inspection was very thorough and he was very professional.
Brady Chaffin was amazingly informative. He answered all of my questions, his inspection was very thorough and he was very professional.
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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!
Joel Dighans
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Innovative is a rock star operation. Affordable and practical solution for a fairly complicated situation on a leaning retaining wall…
Innovative is a rock star operation. Affordable and practical solution for a fairly complicated situation on a leaning retaining wall amidst a transfer of ownership of the home. They were always a phone call away and communication was first class. Nick Swanson and Devon Alexander did a great job.
Thomas King
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AJ was very kind and knowledgeable about the property's rim joist issues. The property owners did not end up going through with the project,…
AJ was very kind and knowledgeable about the property's rim joist issues. The property owners did not end up going through with the project, but we would not hesitate to contact AJ in the future for more projects.
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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
