Ottertail, MN
We are dedicated to informing Ottertail, 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 Ottertail, 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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He was very through at my parents house and explained nothing to a T. He was super friendly and had a great professional attitude! Was very …
He was very through at my parents house and explained nothing to a T. He was super friendly and had a great professional attitude! Was very upfront and honest with the his estimate and findings! Would highly recommend
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We had a great experience with the inspector, Kevin Pucel, from Groundworks. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and took the…
We had a great experience with the inspector, Kevin Pucel, from Groundworks. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to thoroughly explain everything he was inspecting. He answered all of my questions clearly and honestly, and I never felt rushed or pressured. His attention to detail and willingness to educate me about my foundation issues really stood out. I felt confident moving forward thanks to his expertise. Highly recommend Groundworks and this inspector!
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Professional through very factual. Was complete with process description and explanation of pricing. Will gladly refer Groundwork’s.
Professional through very factual. Was complete with process description and explanation of pricing. Will gladly refer Groundwork’s.
Sue Loughan
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AJ Schmucker from Minneapolis came out not once, but twice to answer questions and provide me with information on both my garage and Home…
AJ Schmucker from Minneapolis came out not once, but twice to answer questions and provide me with information on both my garage and Home foundations. He did a thorough inspection and walked me through the process and discussed what would be entailed in the scope of work.
Melissa
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Ben was awesome. Trustworthy and informative. Recommend to my whole family. -Cindy
Ben was awesome. Trustworthy and informative. Recommend to my whole family. -Cindy
Kevin Madison
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Highly recommend Ricky! Great communication, professional and highly knowledgeable!
Highly recommend Ricky! Great communication, professional and highly knowledgeable!
Breakthrough Coaching & Beyond, LLC
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Marc and Brandon did an excellent job as usual. They really work well together as a team, and they are friendly and informative to the…
Marc and Brandon did an excellent job as usual. They really work well together as a team, and they are friendly and informative to the resident. We will definitely work with innovative basement again in the future! And Logan did an excellent job promptly coming out, giving us estimates, and furnishing certificates of liability insurance right away. A very good experience all the way around!
David Olson
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Adam Little was very helpful, had great insight and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend using Innovative
Adam Little was very helpful, had great insight and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend using Innovative
Alex Emiru
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The innovative team did a great job with my basement project. Chris give me a good picture of the solution needed and the implementation…
The innovative team did a great job with my basement project. Chris give me a good picture of the solution needed and the implementation team did an awesome job. Thanks to the team lead Adrian J and his team Tomas j and Nick S
Mohamed Mandour
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This review goes out to our Inspector – Kevin from Groundwork’s in the Twin Cities. My wife and I have a garage floor that is cracked and…
This review goes out to our Inspector – Kevin from Groundwork’s in the Twin Cities. My wife and I have a garage floor that is cracked and had sunk a bit, so we reached out to Groundwork’s and a couple of other local firms to assess and quote the needed repairs. Kevin appeared right on time and talked us through the Groundwork’s assessment process. For the next 30 minutes or so, Kevin setup their equipment and analyzed the root cause of the crack and suggestions for repair. We then gathered again to discuss what he found, why the crack occurred, solutions for both the short term and long term, and pricing for each option. This wasn’t a high pressured sales call, this was a team that came prepared to diagnose the problem and present solutions! While it’s too cold to make the repairs in the middle of a MN Winter, we’ll be calling on Kevin come Spring! Well done Groundworks!
Jon Preston
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Leonard and James came to my home at 8 AM and finished putting 6 jacks under my failing 4 season porch by early afternoon. They were both…
Leonard and James came to my home at 8 AM and finished putting 6 jacks under my failing 4 season porch by early afternoon. They were both cheerful and great workers. They saved my porch.
Bert Loehrer
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Dustin was a great! This company has always been good to work with.
Dustin was a great! This company has always been good to work with.
Wanda Holler
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Brandon and Marc along with the project manager showed up on time. They were very informative. They respected our property, they cleaned up …
Brandon and Marc along with the project manager showed up on time. They were very informative. They respected our property, they cleaned up and were very personable. Very happy with the final results!
Tony Mitchell
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Had an awesome experience with these guys! It started with Casey coming over to give us a free estimate and to go over our options. He was…
Had an awesome experience with these guys! It started with Casey coming over to give us a free estimate and to go over our options. He was extremely knowledgeable and made it an easy decision to go with IBA.The day before our install the foreman for the job Jacob D. gave me a call to let me know when they were planning on being at the house the following morning. The folling morning Jacob D., Michael B., and Lenerd S. Showed up ready to rock. Went through the plan of attack right with them right away and then let them do thier thing. The spacing of the beams for the basement wall even worked out where they were able to have one less beam. They did quick professional work and were done and loaded up by noon. Showed us everything in the walk through and everything looked great. Super happy to have it done and the guys made it a great experience. Thanks guys!
Jon Boelter
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Brady is wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable and personable! Great guy!
Brady is wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable and personable! Great guy!
Betsy Jordahl
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Marc and Brandon were great! I wasn’t sure what to expect with the whole job and they walked me through everything they were doing and…
Marc and Brandon were great! I wasn’t sure what to expect with the whole job and they walked me through everything they were doing and answered all the questions I had without hesitation. They performed the job I wasn’t sure could be done and exceeded all expectations. I will highly recommend these guys and innovative basement to anyone
Tom Johnson
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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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Timothy was very helpful and professional in ruling out a ground water leak in our house.
Timothy was very helpful and professional in ruling out a ground water leak in our house.
Ryan McGrath
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Our house was built in 1931 and I was fairly certain it was sinking. I called Brice at Innovative Basement and told him my entire long…
Our house was built in 1931 and I was fairly certain it was sinking. I called Brice at Innovative Basement and told him my entire long theory on what I thought was happening.He was incredibly patient and said that could be happening but quite unlikely, please let me take a look.He drove up to Duluth from Rush City and put my mind at ease when he said, this is super simple, you only need two supports installed.My vision of having to have the house lifted to the tune of 6 figures was put to rest. I had another company take a look and they agreed to assessment but wanted $2000 more for the work. I went with Brice and Innovative.Their crew of Steven W, Codi S and Zane came rolling in and I can say I don't think there is a crew that enjoys their job more, has more fun doing it and is incredibly professional, capable, respectful and put my mind to ease. They know what to do, how to do it and do it right. We had immediate results and I'm so grateful for the referral. I highly recommend them! Five stars for all of them all the way!
Pauline Olsen
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Our service technician, John Anderson, was very professional and honest with our maintenance inspection.
Our service technician, John Anderson, was very professional and honest with our maintenance inspection.
Kevin Peterson

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
