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White Bear Lake, MN

We are dedicated to informing White Bear Lake, MN homeowners of the benefits of basement waterproofing and crawl space repair in providing a healthy home environment.

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Innovative Basement Authority is committed to customer service and is proud to serve White Bear Lake, 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.

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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!

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Great Service. Prompt, gave updates on arrival time, was actually early which was great. John did a fantastic job. Highly recommend!!!

Great Service. Prompt, gave updates on arrival time, was actually early which was great. John did a fantastic job. Highly recommend!!!

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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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Our service technician John Anderson did a phenomenal job assessing our situation and answering all of our questions. He went above and…

Our service technician John Anderson did a phenomenal job assessing our situation and answering all of our questions. He went above and beyond to make sure we understood the root causes of the problem, and spent more than 4 hours with us on site making sure we understood everything we had concerns about regarding our deck foundation and home. He was highly knowledgeable.

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Just had our yearly inspection of the work that was done several years back. Everything checked out great. We used to have water in the…

Just had our yearly inspection of the work that was done several years back. Everything checked out great. We used to have water in the basement many times every year, but it has been completely dry since they installed the system. Dave Anderson checked it all out and seemed very knowledgeable about the issues that older homes like ours often have.

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The field representative came out today. He’s Chaz Smith and I enjoyed his visit. I learned everything I asked about and signed up for a…

The field representative came out today. He’s Chaz Smith and I enjoyed his visit. I learned everything I asked about and signed up for a driveway repair.

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Very professional and knowledgeable. I appreciate the approach of helping to fully understand any concerns, options, and…

Very professional and knowledgeable. I appreciate the approach of helping to fully understand any concerns, options, and recommendations with expectation setting in a fact based and straight forward manner. My experience is they will offer what to do as well as provide input of what is not needed. I highly recommend Groundworks.

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I am very impressed with the technology Innovative offers to make comprehensive, long-term solutions for aging homes. My work crew, Marcus…

I am very impressed with the technology Innovative offers to make comprehensive, long-term solutions for aging homes. My work crew, Marcus and Marvin, had excellent communication. ✨They were always on time, respected my home with protective barriers and clean up, and helped me understand every step of the process. They were also very kind to my curious kids. 😊

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I believe their names were Wyatt and Chris that came to my house in St. Paul. They were thorough, friendly, on time, efficient, and honest. …

I believe their names were Wyatt and Chris that came to my house in St. Paul. They were thorough, friendly, on time, efficient, and honest. They helped me make sure I didn't have any issues with my foundation and gave me piece of mind for my home. Will definitely contact if I have any foundation needs in the future!

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We had Dion Rozumny, Nick Bartone, and Nick Schmid out to fix pillars that were sinking into the clay soil, and they did an excellent job….

We had Dion Rozumny, Nick Bartone, and Nick Schmid out to fix pillars that were sinking into the clay soil, and they did an excellent job. We were very happy with the entire project and appreciated everyone’s attention to detail from start to finish. Thanks as well to Logan Jacovetti for answering our questions during the estimating process. This was our second project with Groundworks, and we’ve had a great experience both times.

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Robert was super informative, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the entire process of planning our basement project!

Robert was super informative, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the entire process of planning our basement project!

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I had a great time with Ben Arndts group and will be moving forward with innovative!

I had a great time with Ben Arndts group and will be moving forward with innovative!

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Dustin Gaudette came today to do our first year maintenance check on our sump pump system and he did an excellent job! He is very…

Dustin Gaudette came today to do our first year maintenance check on our sump pump system and he did an excellent job! He is very personable and kind. Enjoyed talking with him very much. He found an issue with our sump pump caused by a tree in our yard and helped us resolve the problem and fixed the sump pump. We would highly recommend him and this company. They provide an excellent service and huge peace of mind ! Thank you so very much Dustin! GREAT JOB!

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Andrew & Ben we're here today and efficiently and professionally did just what we wanted & hoped for. They answered a few questions and…

Andrew & Ben we're here today and efficiently and professionally did just what we wanted & hoped for. They answered a few questions and all and all a very good experience! Thanks so much…

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David Anderson was great!

David Anderson was great!

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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.

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Good. Ian S and Robert P were great

Good. Ian S and Robert P were great

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I called Groundworks due to a sinking sidewalk and driveway issue on my 1-year-old build that I had purchased 6 months ago. Groundworks…

I called Groundworks due to a sinking sidewalk and driveway issue on my 1-year-old build that I had purchased 6 months ago. Groundworks sent out John Maness who was the most professional, and knowledgeable inspector i have ever dealt with when dealing with companies that provide home services! Even though the company is located in Fargo, they sent him out in less than a week, and he was willing to work around my busy work schedule. Johns thorough attention to detail when inspecting my home highlighted not only the issue with my concrete, but also a few hidden issues with moisture that I did not know that I had. John was prepared with all the tools and knowledge necessary to inspect my house, and had a proposal ready to fix my issues within 2 hours! What was even more mind-blowing was the actual cost to repair my concrete, and mitigate the moisture issues that I had with my home was beyond reasonable!!! Also the after service care and service that will come with my repairs and equipment is amazing!!! This company is top-notch and they will not sell you anything they do not need. I had other questions about some things that I noticed with my foundation that i had concerns about. I was informed by john that they're not here to sell me something that I don't need and he was able to show me why the the perceived issues that I had were in fact not an issue. The whole process of repairs were outlined in easy to understand videos showing the root cause of my issues and how they can fix those issues permanently, not just a bandaid! The best part about it is they will come out annually to check their work and make sure that everything is still in working order, and that the repairs that they have made on my concrete is in fact still doing its job!! They had many options for payment to include financing at an amazing rate if someone were unable to afford the repair costs. The whole process was smooth and painless. I would 10/10 recommend ground works for any foundations issues that I had to anyone!!!! Thank you Groundworks for helping me protect my investment!

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Gavin drove halfway across the state to meet our timeline for an evaluation. Made it on time, provided a detailed breakdown and solution to …

Gavin drove halfway across the state to meet our timeline for an evaluation. Made it on time, provided a detailed breakdown and solution to some moisture issues. Couldn't be happier

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