Deer River, MN
We are dedicated to informing Deer River, 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 Deer River, 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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I had the pleasure of working with Austin T,Wyatt S and Zane H and I must tell you that it was an overall AMAZING experience. They were all …
I had the pleasure of working with Austin T,Wyatt S and Zane H and I must tell you that it was an overall AMAZING experience. They were all extremely respectful,very professional and knowledgeable and answered all my annoying questions with ease and I could tell immediately that they actually knew what they were doing and not just reading a script. I will absolutely recommend these talented,hardworking and respectful guys to anyone I know with basement issues. Thank you very much Austin,Wyatt, and Zane. Hope we cross paths again and keep up the great work!
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Brent Zeller was terrific. Explained services and pricing and worked with me to help the work fit my needs and budget.
Brent Zeller was terrific. Explained services and pricing and worked with me to help the work fit my needs and budget.
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JP came over to help me understand and give me solutions on crawlspace that other contractors did not want to go into. He helped me…
JP came over to help me understand and give me solutions on crawlspace that other contractors did not want to go into. He helped me understand what's included in the solution and why its going make a big change to my home. He spent a quite a bit of time (almost 2 hours) taking all my questions/concerns and giving me feedback and answers that made sense to me. The work is some what extensive and he helped me get a great price. Just by the amount of time he put into getting me the right solution for a great price, I am excited to see the work and enjoy the completed solution.
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Tech Michael came to our house last week for an annual inspection, and he did great work, adding a seal for us around the front slab of…
Tech Michael came to our house last week for an annual inspection, and he did great work, adding a seal for us around the front slab of concrete. These guys have done terrific work for us!
Amber Blanchard
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The whole process was quick and easy. From the estimate to the end walk through. The technicians were in constant contact and easy to get a …
The whole process was quick and easy. From the estimate to the end walk through. The technicians were in constant contact and easy to get a hold of if I needed to. They sent updates and pictures and explained everything in a way I could understand. They started on a Monday and finished on a Thursday. Even with some tight spaces they made the crawlspace look amazing and exceeded my expectations. The crawlspace is large, and made the house smell very musty and you could tell there was moisture in the air. They installed jacks and steel beams under the floor joists, before every movement made upstairs you could feel in another room. Now that the project is finished you can't smell anything and the floors don't shake. Would highly recommend if you have a musty crawlspace.
Alison Welch
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Ben and Andrew were great. Leveled out the driveway, ensured each section was properly supported and lined up, caulked, and finished it…
Ben and Andrew were great. Leveled out the driveway, ensured each section was properly supported and lined up, caulked, and finished it off beautifully. I'm very pleased with the results and the long term stability is guaranteed.
Steven Gamm
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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.
Thomas Woodworth
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Nathan B our field inspector went above and beyond to explain things in depth, find solutions that fit our needs and wants and took the…
Nathan B our field inspector went above and beyond to explain things in depth, find solutions that fit our needs and wants and took the time to really hear our concerns. He was absolutley fabulous and would recommend him!
Mackenzie Wang
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We recently had Aaron, Ramon, and Hunter waterproof our basement. They were on time, worked hard, and completed the job in a timely fashion….
We recently had Aaron, Ramon, and Hunter waterproof our basement. They were on time, worked hard, and completed the job in a timely fashion. They also stayed and addressed all of our questions and concerns without complaint. They did an all around great job on the project. Hopefully this system will take care of our seepage issues.
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Gregg P. and Grant C. did a fantastic job lifting/leveling our garage floor and sidewalk. They cleaned up their work/didn’t leave a mess,…
Gregg P. and Grant C. did a fantastic job lifting/leveling our garage floor and sidewalk. They cleaned up their work/didn’t leave a mess, were very polite and professional, walked us through their work, and we are very happy with the results.
Michael Knute
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Ricky Oudekerk is super knowledgeable and very patient. He walked us through all the details of our home during his visit. We can’t…
Ricky Oudekerk is super knowledgeable and very patient. He walked us through all the details of our home during his visit. We can’t recommend him more highly enough!
Trent Godard
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Austin T., Brady P. and Sam T. provided excellent service.
Austin T., Brady P. and Sam T. provided excellent service.
Bob Schafer
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Greg and Brandon did an amazing job.
Greg and Brandon did an amazing job.
Shadow Arctic Moon
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I met with Noah to inspect the work my home needed, and then Marc and Brandon came out to fix our sagging concrete patios and sidewalk. The …
I met with Noah to inspect the work my home needed, and then Marc and Brandon came out to fix our sagging concrete patios and sidewalk. The entire team was friendly and personable, respectful of my property and family, explained the process for me and answered any questions that I had, and went above and beyond to make sure that I got the best repair possible within my budget. I got quotes from a couple of companies and got pushy salespeople aimed only at a big paycheck. What a difference with this team, who were all so open and honest that I felt totally confident and comfortable working with them! Thanks, guys!
April McIver
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David was very informative and knowledgeable about the concrete issue I had with my garage floor. I had no idea about the consequences of…
David was very informative and knowledgeable about the concrete issue I had with my garage floor. I had no idea about the consequences of not fixing it before it got worse. Thank you to Gregg and Grant for performing the repair and keeping me informed of the schedule and fixing it in a timely manner!! They were patient with all my questions and concerns. Plus have to say they left my garage looking better than when they arrived! Thanks to all!
Barb Buie
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We thought our window was leaking water, turns out it was cracks in our foundation Adam Johnson was the inspector that came out and walked…
We thought our window was leaking water, turns out it was cracks in our foundation Adam Johnson was the inspector that came out and walked over the process with me. He even came back a second time to answer questions my husband had in person. Very professional, very helpful, excellent customer service! The reality of leaking foundation and mold growing in our living space would have been much more overwhelming had Adam not been so informative and quick to respond. I'd give 100 stars if I could.
Kate Koch
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Having a massive foundation repair is a very stressful experience. If you find yourself in this boat, go with IBA. We have a 77 year old…
Having a massive foundation repair is a very stressful experience. If you find yourself in this boat, go with IBA. We have a 77 year old house and we ended up with multiple unexpected problems and the team took care of everything that popped up with professionalism and honesty. We were supposed to have work from Mon-Thur. Due to the additional problems discovered, the team stayed out until Sunday to ensure everything was done right. Couldn’t be happier. Big thanks to TO, Adam, Cory, Collin, Brandon, Austin, Adam F, and anybody I may be forgetting. Thank you thank you thank you.
Joe (NorthWoodsCableGuy)
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Arrived in a timely manner. Andrew and Ben informed us of the process they were going to do, asked if we had questions and were very…
Arrived in a timely manner. Andrew and Ben informed us of the process they were going to do, asked if we had questions and were very knowledgeable. Great job very happy with overall work.
Bev Gangl
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Reese and Joseph were very professional and we are pleased with the results. Detailed explanation of work performed, along with answering…
Reese and Joseph were very professional and we are pleased with the results. Detailed explanation of work performed, along with answering any questions I had. From the initial inspection with Nathan, to completed project, job well done! Joseph & Bobbi
Joseph Koch
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Very pleased with their work-Professional, efficient, and excellent communication. Thank you Deke, Thomas, and Colin!
Very pleased with their work-Professional, efficient, and excellent communication. Thank you Deke, Thomas, and Colin!
Rachel Zezulka

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
