Karlstad, MN
We are dedicated to informing Karlstad, 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 Karlstad, 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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Gregg and Brandon did great work, I was well informed of what they were going to do. How they were approaching the work to be completed…
Gregg and Brandon did great work, I was well informed of what they were going to do. How they were approaching the work to be completed and the expected outcome. Work was completed as expected with complete satisfaction. Groundwork should be fortunate to have such great employees.
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Very nice and knowledgeable tech.
Very nice and knowledgeable tech.
Jessica Walter
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Austin T, Wyatt S, Zane H and Bryce J did a fantastic job on our basement house leveling project. They all were efficient, professional and …
Austin T, Wyatt S, Zane H and Bryce J did a fantastic job on our basement house leveling project. They all were efficient, professional and knowledgeable. They were able to reuse the cement footings rather than pour new, which adjusted the price and saved us money. Very honest and trustworthy company. Definitely will use them for future needs and highly recommend.
Diane Hennig
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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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Brent did a great job of explaining everything and worked to help us get the best price possible for what we needed to have done. He was…
Brent did a great job of explaining everything and worked to help us get the best price possible for what we needed to have done. He was patient and took his time. We were very happy with our experience.
Nathan Jacobson
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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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David Kottke did a routine maintenance visit for my dehumidifier and did a great job thank you
David Kottke did a routine maintenance visit for my dehumidifier and did a great job thank you
Hannah Schott
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JP was knowledgeable and friendly. We discussed my situation and JP was honest assessing that I didn't need anything done at the moment….
JP was knowledgeable and friendly. We discussed my situation and JP was honest assessing that I didn't need anything done at the moment. Very thorough in explaining. I will call if I need work done in the future.
Nora Nell Hamburge
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Gregg and Brandon were super courteous and knowledgeable and did a great job of cleaning up afterward. This is the second time we have…
Gregg and Brandon were super courteous and knowledgeable and did a great job of cleaning up afterward. This is the second time we have hired them and their work is predictably great.
Bob J.
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Very pleased with the work and professionalism from the Innovative Basement Authority crew they did a wonderful job with the project…
Very pleased with the work and professionalism from the Innovative Basement Authority crew they did a wonderful job with the project everything was done according my specifications.
Tim Schuh
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Dave Anderson came to perform a technical check up on the sump pump I’d had installed a few years ago. While doing so, he observed my…
Dave Anderson came to perform a technical check up on the sump pump I’d had installed a few years ago. While doing so, he observed my basement had very high humidity, leaving it musty and prone to mold — he had a solution ready, and within the next few hours had me set up with a powerful dehumidification system which has since left my basement comfortably dry and the cleanest it has been since I bought the house several years ago! Thoroughly grateful for his service — he has been nothing but professional, friendly, transparent about pricing, accommodating, and genuinely interested in finding a workable solution to my situation. I’ve worked several times with many people from this company on my basement and foundation issues, and their customer service has always been professionally reliable and helpful; I would happily go back to Groundworks every time for all my future needs.
Tristen Elijzha
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Nick S and his crew Devon, Duke and Ashton were very friendly and did a great job. Would highly recommend.
Nick S and his crew Devon, Duke and Ashton were very friendly and did a great job. Would highly recommend.
Sarah Kroells
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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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Michael answered questions and was respectful.
Michael answered questions and was respectful.
Cindy Stern
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Would 100% recommend this company for the services they provide. The salesman, Kendall, worked with me directly and honestly. He was very…
Would 100% recommend this company for the services they provide. The salesman, Kendall, worked with me directly and honestly. He was very patient, answered all my questions and made sure I understood the process prior to the work being done. The Forman on site, Chad, consistenly checked with me on the work that was done to ensure I was satisfied. He even worked extra when they were not getting the answers they needed to sign off the final paperwork.
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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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AJ was very kind and knowledgeable about the property's rim joist issues. The property owners did not end up going through with the project,…
AJ was very kind and knowledgeable about the property's rim joist issues. The property owners did not end up going through with the project, but we would not hesitate to contact AJ in the future for more projects.
Bailey Howard
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David Anderson was great!
David Anderson was great!
Sadie Paschke
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Marc and Brandon did an amazing job going above and beyond! They not only repaired our driveway, but they also helped take care of our…
Marc and Brandon did an amazing job going above and beyond! They not only repaired our driveway, but they also helped take care of our stone stairs that needed to be stabilized! They were so nice and helpful. Would definitely recommend and we will use them again in the future!
Jeni Anderson
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My project was completed by innovative this week. The communication throughout this whole process has been great, and the crew of Andrew…
My project was completed by innovative this week. The communication throughout this whole process has been great, and the crew of Andrew and Ben was fantastic. They showed up on time, completed the project on schedule, and did a great job of cleaning up. The final project exceeded my expectations. I am so happy I finally decided to call Innovative to help protect our home.
Sybil Priebe

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
