About Innovative Basement Authority
Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation, Concrete Lifting, and Structural Wall Repair Experts
History
Father-son team Ross and Keith Johnson started Innovative Basement Authority (IBA) in 2005. Keith led the growth of the business and expanded to multiple offices in Minnesota and North Dakota. In 2019, IBA partnered with Groundworks, the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation and water management solutions company to invest more into their business and their employees. Innovative Basement Authority is an A+ rated accredited business with the BBB, a 2022 winner of the Minneapolis Top Workplaces award, and the 2023 Angi Super Service Award. Their reputation and history in the community has led to thousands of satisfied customers and repaired homes across the region.
Awards & Affiliations
Services We Provide
Innovative Basement Authority (IBA), A Groundworks Company, helps homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and Wisconsin. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Innovative Basement Authority is here to restore your foundation or basement.
Proudly Serving Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minneapolis, Sioux Falls and St. Cloud
Bismarck · Fargo · Grand Forks · Minot · Saint Cloud ·
Sioux Falls · Duluth · Minneapolis · Rochester
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I had a service call today for a recent sump installation from last Summer. I unfortunately had a poor initial experience with IBA and was…
I had a service call today for a recent sump installation from last Summer. I unfortunately had a poor initial experience with IBA and was half-expecting a similar experience this time. But I was very wrong. Ricky Oudekerk came to my house on time, took time to listen to my concerns and expertly diagnosed. On his own initiative he took the time to walk me through the sump system and its parts and explained what he was testing. I am new to Minnesota and to sumps generally, and this time was very much appreciated. It turned out I needed a new pump due to a bad component, and he diagnosed it and replaced all within a couple of hours. I was surprised and relieved by the experience. Based on this experience, I will consider IBA again for a future project. Thanks so much.
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David Anderson was great for our annual maintenance
David Anderson was great for our annual maintenance
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Dan was very thorough & educational.
Dan was very thorough & educational.
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Adam Little came out on a Friday afternoon, stayed until well past business hours to provide us with a detailed explanation and quote….
Adam Little came out on a Friday afternoon, stayed until well past business hours to provide us with a detailed explanation and quote. Great first impression!
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Gregg P and Randy W performed my warranty check in. They found a tiny hole in the pipe, took the time to replace the faulty part, and…
Gregg P and Randy W performed my warranty check in. They found a tiny hole in the pipe, took the time to replace the faulty part, and completed it in one day. I appreciate their attention to detail to ensure that everything is working properly.
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Chis Kimpel did a great job reviewing the work we had done a year ago. He answered all of my questions. Chris Offered suggestions and even …
Chis Kimpel did a great job reviewing the work we had done a year ago. He answered all of my questions. Chris Offered suggestions and even pointed out a possible issue with one of the junctions in our plumping! He was very professional and easy to work with. Innovative Basement is a great team to work with. Thanks Chris.
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LJ, Anthony and Mike installed wall braces in our basement. They were professional and work was done in less than one day They did a fine…
LJ, Anthony and Mike installed wall braces in our basement. They were professional and work was done in less than one day They did a fine job. I would recommend Innovative Basement Authority.
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Ricky came today and was amazing! Joked with us and made me feel comfortable with him being there. My Grandchildren were laughing, as…
Ricky came today and was amazing! Joked with us and made me feel comfortable with him being there. My Grandchildren were laughing, as myself was, at every joke he made. Couldn't have asked for a more better tech man! Was absolutely very thorough, and explained everything in detail, when I had a question. Highly recommend.
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Gregg P and Grant C were very personable and did a thorough and professional job. Having been a general contractor for many years, I would…
Gregg P and Grant C were very personable and did a thorough and professional job. Having been a general contractor for many years, I would highly recommend them and their company.
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Josh & Ken were professional, courteous, and great at what they do. I would highly recommend Innovative Basement Authority to anyone.
Josh & Ken were professional, courteous, and great at what they do. I would highly recommend Innovative Basement Authority to anyone.
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Great work on our basement yearly service – DeVon T was kind, professional and thorough. Innovative Basement Authority had added a second…
Great work on our basement yearly service – DeVon T was kind, professional and thorough. Innovative Basement Authority had added a second sump pump for us 2 years ago, as well as full waterproofing.
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David drove out of his way to look at our basement issues. He sat down with us and really listened to our issues. Then he did a thorough…
David drove out of his way to look at our basement issues. He sat down with us and really listened to our issues. Then he did a thorough inspection with pictures. He then sat down again with us and went over a plan that fits our budget and goals. Highly suggest working with Groundworks for your basement needs.
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We called Innovative Basement Authority to come and give us a quote for repairing some concerns we were having with our foundation. Jan…
We called Innovative Basement Authority to come and give us a quote for repairing some concerns we were having with our foundation. Jan Kottke came to our home and conducted a very thorough inspection of our foundation. He explained to us that the areas that we had concerns over were not a significant threat to the integrity of our home and that we did not need any repairs at this time. Jan then took the time to educate me as to what I should watch for to maintain our foundation and know when to call them back should the need arise. I highly recommend this company to anyone who has issues with their home or even concerned about possible issues they may have. They will address your issues and give you honest answers.
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He cleaned up his mess and was a great person to talk to. Rick the ruler is the man for the job.
He cleaned up his mess and was a great person to talk to. Rick the ruler is the man for the job.
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Had radon mitigation system installed, they did a great job and where extremely willing to take care of me the customer. That is something …
Had radon mitigation system installed, they did a great job and where extremely willing to take care of me the customer. That is something that is getting pretty hard to find now days a contractor that actually cares. Thanks Innovative Basement Systems. Daniel.S
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Steven Emard and Chris Gibson did an amazing job! They completed the basement work with quality, on time, and the basement was cleaner…
Steven Emard and Chris Gibson did an amazing job! They completed the basement work with quality, on time, and the basement was cleaner than when they started. Awesome job and I’d recommend Innovative Basement Authority to anyone that needs work done. Thanks!
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Guys were friendly and cleaned up the mess and did good work.
Guys were friendly and cleaned up the mess and did good work.
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My wife and I are very pleased with the professionalism of Innovative Basements. John, was very knowledgable of his inspection, regarding…
My wife and I are very pleased with the professionalism of Innovative Basements. John, was very knowledgable of his inspection, regarding our wet/cracked block in our home. Couldn’t be happier and felt like he truly cared for our concerns. Thanks again and greatly appreciated!
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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