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Owatonna, MN

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

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Heavy rains and flooding are typical in Owatonna, so having a wet basement or crawl space is not a shock to homeowners like you in the area. But that doesn’t mean it’s a normal condition that you must deal with. Having a dry basement or crawl space is crucial in maintaining a safe and healthy home. The professional team at Innovative Basement Authority understands this and can provide you with the best basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and foundation repair solutions tailored to meet your home’s specific needs. Contact us today for a free inspection and estimate.

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June 2026: I called on Groundworks to lift my sidewalk in front of my home and fix a large crack in the garage floors. Ben came by and…

June 2026: I called on Groundworks to lift my sidewalk in front of my home and fix a large crack in the garage floors. Ben came by and assessed the job and he was very thorough and assured me they could help. Mark and Brandon came by and within a few hours they had the job done. They even did some lifting as well as filling the cracks in the garages. I highly recommend this company. October 2025: Wyatt S, Brian K and Fernando P. Worked on my crawlspace. They completed a large structural stabilization and installing Encapsulation cover and dehumidifier in 6 days. They were very respectful, provided excellent communication each day and kept the space so clean. I highly recommend this company as the do exactly what they said they would do!

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Professional and very helpful. It was late and he maintained a very cheerful presence.

Professional and very helpful. It was late and he maintained a very cheerful presence.

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Great guys, honest and up front with me. Professional and responsive.

Great guys, honest and up front with me. Professional and responsive.

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Very excited to work with Ben Arnt in the near future!

Very excited to work with Ben Arnt in the near future!

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Brandon C, Zach B, and Roel L we’re very personable, helpful, explained things very thoroughly, and cleaned up very well! Highly recommend…

Brandon C, Zach B, and Roel L we’re very personable, helpful, explained things very thoroughly, and cleaned up very well! Highly recommend them. 5 stars

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Great company to work with. Ashton, Jaid, Devon, Ben did a nice job on the project. They were very good at communicating every step of the…

Great company to work with. Ashton, Jaid, Devon, Ben did a nice job on the project. They were very good at communicating every step of the project.

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We had a great experience with Innovative Basement Authority. A large crack appeared in the basement wall of our 1960s home. From the free…

We had a great experience with Innovative Basement Authority. A large crack appeared in the basement wall of our 1960s home. From the free inspection to the completion of the needed reinforcements, Innovative was professional, informative, and efficient. Wyatt gave us multiple quotes and options with thorough explanations of each. Nick S., Devon, and Josh showed up on time and finished the project earlier than we expected. They went straight to work and cleaned up well. I would recommend Innovative from start to finish for foundation issues!

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I had spray foam insulation done in the lower level rim joists my home. And garage floor needed poly renewal and also area behind garage…

I had spray foam insulation done in the lower level rim joists my home. And garage floor needed poly renewal and also area behind garage was installed. Very happy with the work done by Ben and Travis. Thanks, to you both. I recommend Groundworks. Contact them for an inspection.

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We had an absolutely positive experience from David, our salesman, as well as the crew. Collin, the crew foreman, was very responsive to…

We had an absolutely positive experience from David, our salesman, as well as the crew. Collin, the crew foreman, was very responsive to any questions, concerns and greeted us each morning on the jobsite. Collin also, let us know what to expect the following day, and kept us well informed to the progress of the project while on site. I highly recommend IBA to anyone looking to have their crawlspace or anything "basementy"! Thanks David and crew! After the encapsulation, I might even venture into our clean, non-musty smelly, critter free crawlspace! I am most excited for warmer floors!! Whoop, whoop!

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Innovative Basements is very professional and knowledgeable. They do a great job of communicating and keeping the customer informed of…

Innovative Basements is very professional and knowledgeable. They do a great job of communicating and keeping the customer informed of their progress with each step from start to finish. The prep work and cleanup is excellent! We had Dustin, Tye and Nick. They did an excellent job.

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I own a business and everyone working on our project was amazing. We installed sumps and did waterproofing in two buildings. We had lots…

I own a business and everyone working on our project was amazing. We installed sumps and did waterproofing in two buildings. We had lots of unexpected surprises (all issues on our end not Innovative’s) and everyone had a great and friendly attitude and were flexible and worked with us to get our job done. Thank you Dustin, Ben, Nick, Dion and Seth for all of your hard work and help!

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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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Gave honest assessment where no work was necessary.

Gave honest assessment where no work was necessary.

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Jon, Yusuf and Nick worked hard for several days to repair our basement walls after water damage. They were polite and respectful. We…

Jon, Yusuf and Nick worked hard for several days to repair our basement walls after water damage. They were polite and respectful. We would definitely recommend using Innovative Basement Authority for any water damage repairs for your house.

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Ricky took the time to do a thorough job and ensure the system functions properly. Excellent service from someone who knows and cares.

Ricky took the time to do a thorough job and ensure the system functions properly. Excellent service from someone who knows and cares.

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Ramon was very professional and would listen to what I had to say. His team of Corey O. and Michael D. Were very hard working and so polite …

Ramon was very professional and would listen to what I had to say. His team of Corey O. and Michael D. Were very hard working and so polite throughout there time hear. They worked well together and are a great group to work with. Their clean up was very good. Nothing let behind. When they left it looked like they were never here, except for the great job they did in our basement.

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I would strongly recommend working with Jeremiah project foreman, Andre, and Dion as a construction team. The quality of leadership,…

I would strongly recommend working with Jeremiah project foreman, Andre, and Dion as a construction team. The quality of leadership, process evaluation and workmanship is high – especially on high-risk, labor-intensive projects. End product aside, the gentlemen are all very kind, courteous, and thoughtful and it was an absolute pleasure working with their cohesive team over the course of an intensive week.

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Mark and Brandon did a great job.Thanks so much new.Hope for families.

Mark and Brandon did a great job.Thanks so much new.Hope for families.

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Michael B from Groundworks did our annual inspection today – super friendly and thorough – explained everything well and listened to my…

Michael B from Groundworks did our annual inspection today – super friendly and thorough – explained everything well and listened to my concerns! Great experience!

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Great communication from start to finish. Marc and Brandon were great they were more than willing to answer any questions about the…

Great communication from start to finish. Marc and Brandon were great they were more than willing to answer any questions about the service I had and I had quite a few. Highly recommend Innovative Basement Authority.

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    Fargo, ND

    1330 41st St. N
    Fargo, ND 58102

    Minneapolis, MN

    6265 Carmen Ave.
    Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

    Rush City, MN

    1325 S Frandsen Ave
    Rush City, MN 55069