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.
Our Customers Trust Us
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We had a drainage system installed in our basement in 2020 after flooding occurred. Everything has been working great, but we scheduled a…
We had a drainage system installed in our basement in 2020 after flooding occurred. Everything has been working great, but we scheduled a maintenance check in spring of 2026, just in case. Michael B. came out to do the inspection and we were impressed with his thorough and detailed work. He identified where the purchased dehumidifier was discharging air against a wall and installed a vent to redirect the discharge free of charge. He clearly communicated his findings from the inspection. We feel confident in knowing how to care for our system moving forward.
Libby Berg
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Brandon, Adam and Greg did a great job. Very professional and cleaned up well after the job was completed. Thank you guys.Gene Hageman
Brandon, Adam and Greg did a great job. Very professional and cleaned up well after the job was completed. Thank you guys.Gene Hageman
Gene Hageman
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Marc and Brandon were amazing. The service quality and efficiency were a plus!
Marc and Brandon were amazing. The service quality and efficiency were a plus!
Luke Koopmeiners
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Dave Anderson came to do my service today, and was excellent. Not only did he do a great job, he was great with our dogs. Ever since IBA…
Dave Anderson came to do my service today, and was excellent. Not only did he do a great job, he was great with our dogs. Ever since IBA out in our sump pump, we have had a dry basement. I love the routine inspection, because it gives me confidence for the coming spring.
Dominic McQuerry
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Jeff was straightforward and compassionate in a very stressful pseudo crisis basement situation, getting us through the…
Jeff was straightforward and compassionate in a very stressful pseudo crisis basement situation, getting us through the inspection/assessment process, proposal and scheduling the project all within 24 hours. He communicated clearly and rolled with all of my questions and ‘big expensive decision’ jitters – addressing my concerns without making it worse.
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Explained the process and were great at keeping me informed when there were challenges. Very professional.
Explained the process and were great at keeping me informed when there were challenges. Very professional.
Elizabeth Fleming
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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.
Sam Winter
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Marc Benson and Brandon Strandmark came out to do our sidewalk. They explained every detail before the process and during. They invited…
Marc Benson and Brandon Strandmark came out to do our sidewalk. They explained every detail before the process and during. They invited us to come out at any time to ask questions, or take pictures. They were professional, kind, and did a fantastic job. I would HIGHLY recommend this procedure and company. In fact, I HAVE already recommended them!
Lisa Gaughan
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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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Today Bryce Jacovetti from Groundworks came to look at a crack in the foundation of my house that was leaking water. He discovered that the …
Today Bryce Jacovetti from Groundworks came to look at a crack in the foundation of my house that was leaking water. He discovered that the water was actually coming from a city water main that broke causing water to go under the foundation. He was very helpful and worked with me to get the HOA maintenance folks over to try to shut off the water. The city maintenance folks have to come over to shut the water off because it's the city water line that is broken. In the meantime, he helped me with what are the documentation and evidence gathering to do for insurance purposes. I'm very grateful he was here to diagnose and walk me through this. Thanks again Bryce!
alvin wong
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Ricky was the Tech out from Ground works and did a very professional job inspecting driveway from previous raise and level. He also was…
Ricky was the Tech out from Ground works and did a very professional job inspecting driveway from previous raise and level. He also was very helpful clarifying some warranty questions and was very thorough when he did the house foundation inspection and share details and offered professional advice. If you plan to use Ground works I highly recommend asking for Ricky! Thanks Ricky for your quality service!! Mike
Mike Carda
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DeVon T. came out to my house this morning to do my annual Innovative Basement Authority inspection. DeVon was totally professional and…
DeVon T. came out to my house this morning to do my annual Innovative Basement Authority inspection. DeVon was totally professional and cordial. He inspected the sump pump and beaver system that was previously installed by Innovative and once his inspection was complete we went through his checklist and discussed everything on it. His inspection included the inside of my house, the outside of my house, the driveway and the sidewalk. He discussion was to the point and very precision. You have one hell of an employee. Make sure you keep him. Thanks, Deb
Deb Bruck
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Brandon, Josh, Jacob, Riley, Eric, and Paxton installed the beams to stabilize the basement walls and floor. They kept me apprised as to…
Brandon, Josh, Jacob, Riley, Eric, and Paxton installed the beams to stabilize the basement walls and floor. They kept me apprised as to what they were doing the entire time, were professional, personable, knowledgeable, and worked non-stop. I appreciated how well they cleaned up. Thank you guys, you did a great job! I’m relieved to know how secure the basement and foundation are!
Cindy Clow
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Austin T, Brady P, Robert P. from Innovative Basement Authority form the Rush City office, did a great job. They were friendly, competent…
Austin T, Brady P, Robert P. from Innovative Basement Authority form the Rush City office, did a great job. They were friendly, competent and reliable. They did a nice job cleaning up and were very knowledgeable. The work showed that. I would have no problem recommending them, Kevin
Kevin Fox
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I had a fantastic experience with Innovative Basement Authority. Gavin, the representative, was professional and knowledgeable. The cost…
I had a fantastic experience with Innovative Basement Authority. Gavin, the representative, was professional and knowledgeable. The cost was affordable, and they efficiently fixed my basement foundation and water repairs. The entire process was hassle-free. Highly recommended!
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Sinan was very professional, completed a thorough review of our concerns, and ultimately provided easy to understand recommendations. His…
Sinan was very professional, completed a thorough review of our concerns, and ultimately provided easy to understand recommendations. His knowledge, honestly, straightforward approach, and unbiased recommendations provided us great information and peace of mind as we made a major decision impacting our home. We decided not to tale action, at this time, based on his report. We highly recommend Innovative Basement Authority and will surely contact Sinan and Innovative Basement Authority for any future needs.
Alphonse Strubbe
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I had John with Groundworks come look at house after learning my floor was out of level. He drove over and hour each way two times and…
I had John with Groundworks come look at house after learning my floor was out of level. He drove over and hour each way two times and spent hours in my house measuring, and hours more on the phone with me and discovered a wall that was out of plumb due to rotted supports on an overhang, causing the overhang to pull on the wall. He gave me a $13,000 beam and interior support pole proposal that he said they could do in addition to the overhang supports needing to be replaced by a different contractor, but told me point blank that what he had proposed would likely be for peace of mind only and likely a “net zero” benefit after the supports were replaced by a different contractor, so there was really no need to go through with the work from Groundworks. He could have easily told me their proposal was necessary and I’d have paid it in a heartbeat. Hours upon hours he spent working hard on my issue, identified the issue, told me how to solve it, and Groundworks never charged me a dime, even though I’d have bit hook line and sinker if he told me the proposal was necessary. Really unbelievable level of effort and integrity, I was amazed at how passionately he cared about solving my issue in the best way for me. Once in a lifetime experience.
Cody Peterson
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Brandon C. and James W. were great. They verified what the plan was before starting anything and allowed any last minute questions before…
Brandon C. and James W. were great. They verified what the plan was before starting anything and allowed any last minute questions before doing anything. The process was smooth. At the end they made sure I was happy with the end results before leaving. I feel secure knowing my basement is protected better than before.
Andrew Holland
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We had a great salesman Mike K, he was honest and knowledgeable, And an awesome crew Jeremiah, Jonah, Abdi and Ben. Extremely hard workers, …
We had a great salesman Mike K, he was honest and knowledgeable, And an awesome crew Jeremiah, Jonah, Abdi and Ben. Extremely hard workers, honest, informative, and at every turn, even with changes they pulled it off! Thank you all for taking care of our basement and house, You guys are awesome 🙂 older homes are unpredictable but they pressed on and made it all happen. We completed the final walkthrough and they cleaned everything up.Mark and Lisa C

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
