Thief River Falls, MN
We are dedicated to informing Thief River Falls, 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 Thief River Falls, 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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We had Dion Rozumny, Nick Bartone, and Nick Schmid out to fix pillars that were sinking into the clay soil, and they did an excellent job….
We had Dion Rozumny, Nick Bartone, and Nick Schmid out to fix pillars that were sinking into the clay soil, and they did an excellent job. We were very happy with the entire project and appreciated everyone’s attention to detail from start to finish. Thanks as well to Logan Jacovetti for answering our questions during the estimating process. This was our second project with Groundworks, and we’ve had a great experience both times.
Charlotte Towle
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In one word. Great!! Brandon V was our service Technician and was amazing. Very knowledgeable and answered all questions we had. Was…
In one word. Great!! Brandon V was our service Technician and was amazing. Very knowledgeable and answered all questions we had. Was probably the best home service experience we have had. Very impressed. Thanks IBA
Barnacle Blake
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Julio , Corey and Michael are very polite and respectful . The job was done in a very professional manner . My wife and are pleased with…
Julio , Corey and Michael are very polite and respectful . The job was done in a very professional manner . My wife and are pleased with how everything was handled
Daniel Price
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We're looking forward to the work in our driveway! Jamie Stegeman is managing it; his presentation was clear, convincing, and easy to…
We're looking forward to the work in our driveway! Jamie Stegeman is managing it; his presentation was clear, convincing, and easy to follow, and his manner cordial and quite pleasant. So far our experience has been encouraging.
Michael Spence
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Chad arrived on time for a one-year inspection of work completed last year. He was friendly, thorough, and professional. While inspecting…
Chad arrived on time for a one-year inspection of work completed last year. He was friendly, thorough, and professional. While inspecting the interior foundation, he noticed that I didn't have a backup sump system and provided a no-pressure quote. An hour and a half later I had a nice backup system in place – something I've wanted to take care of for 30 years – finally done! 🙂
Joe Trainor
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Good. Ian S and Robert P were great
Good. Ian S and Robert P were great
Mark Weinand
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Dustin Latterell was amazing- one of the most courteous and thorough experts I’ve had in my home. He went way above and beyond- took time…
Dustin Latterell was amazing- one of the most courteous and thorough experts I’ve had in my home. He went way above and beyond- took time to share his expertise and make sure I clearly understood the state of my existing system but also everything about the rest of my home- he took careful measurements and was able to put together drawings and specifications while still on site. He took extra care to sit down with me and run through everything he did and all of the recommendations based on the inspection. We talked about what projects that could be advantageous to do now and others that could be done later. Very informative and no-pressure conversation. I know a lot more about my house and garage and the current state of the foundation, and he was able to take a look at my deck and propose a couple quick and easy options that would prevent further sinking without ripping out the deck or yard or a bunch of construction. I genuinely felt like he was treating my house like it was his own- an exceptional level of care. It’s people like Dustin that really make the difference when choosing who to trust with this kind of work. 11 out of 10. Real pros
Joe Finnegan
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My porch is level! Grant C. and David G. showed up on time and did a great job.
My porch is level! Grant C. and David G. showed up on time and did a great job.
Thomas Hunsberger
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Andrew and Ben came out to my place to fill in below the concrete in my garage. They communicated when they were coming and then introduced …
Andrew and Ben came out to my place to fill in below the concrete in my garage. They communicated when they were coming and then introduced themselves as soon as they arrived. They asked if I had any questions before starting their work. They ended up doing a little then originally planned at no cost because they could tell one side of the garage had more settling under the concrete. They cleaned up the area before leaving.
Shelley Nielsen
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Great professional job.nice guys!
Great professional job.nice guys!
Tony Valdez
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Straight forward. Professional. Timely. And seemingly honest (project not over, only quoted at present). This is my third time using IBA…
Straight forward. Professional. Timely. And seemingly honest (project not over, only quoted at present). This is my third time using IBA and have continued to have great customer service and professional work done.
Benjamin Brenner
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Jake L came out and was extremely thorough in explaining the whole process and what it would entail to fix our basement!
Jake L came out and was extremely thorough in explaining the whole process and what it would entail to fix our basement!
Melissa McIlonie
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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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Dave Anderson did a great service for us.
Dave Anderson did a great service for us.
Ruth Anne Allen
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Had John Anderson in from Groundworks to inspect basement on pre-paid inspection. Very friendly, professional and helpful! Suggested a…
Had John Anderson in from Groundworks to inspect basement on pre-paid inspection. Very friendly, professional and helpful! Suggested a reconfiguration of our dehumidifier that allows us to have more space in our utility room. Highly recommend!
Abraham Fitch
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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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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!
Sandeep Burman
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Michael Bowers had great communication, showed up on time, was outstanding in his professionalism and knowledge of my home and my services. …
Michael Bowers had great communication, showed up on time, was outstanding in his professionalism and knowledge of my home and my services. Enjoyed him as a person, and as a woman, felt safe having him in my home. Keep up the fantastic work!
Katie Nelson
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Gregory P, Kyle W, and Tyler were friendly, professional, got the job done quickly, cleaned the worksite well, and communicated well before …
Gregory P, Kyle W, and Tyler were friendly, professional, got the job done quickly, cleaned the worksite well, and communicated well before and after.
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I enjoyed working with Patrick and then Isaiah McKeonn and Chris Popovich. They did great work. The concreate was leveled so precisely that …
I enjoyed working with Patrick and then Isaiah McKeonn and Chris Popovich. They did great work. The concreate was leveled so precisely that I can now role over the transition from the driveway to the garage with my manual wheelchair which I could not do before. I will be contacting IBA again to fix our sidewalk which needs expert leveling next year. Thanks, IBA.
Jeff Harper

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
