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Innovative Basement Authority

North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Eastern Montana know to trust Innovative Basement Authority with long-lasting waterproofing, foundations, and crawl space repair solutions.

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Innovative Basement Authority

At Innovative Basement Authority, we understand the harsh Midwest weather can do severe damage to your home. We strive to create outstanding customer service by offering homeowners throughout North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and eastern Montana the best solutions to your basement waterproofing, structural repair, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete lifting needs.

Founded in 2005, Innovative Basement Authority, a Groundworks Company, has had a mission to protect, repair, and improve our customers’ greatest asset: their home. With industry-leading products and customizable solutions, our team will work with you to create a plan that works best for you and your home. Because we offer more than just repair solutions, we are restoring peace of mind.

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Structural Repair Services We Provide

Groundworks Experts Assess and Repair a Home Foundation

Foundation Repair

When problems with your home’s foundation arise, it can bring a variety of other issues along with it. Here’s how our specialized solutions can repair your home’s foundation to it’s original stability.

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Basement Waterproofing

Curious about wet basement repair? Groundworks provides local residential and commercial basement waterproofing services. We offer free inspections!

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Crawl Space Repair

When it comes to the health of your home’s crawl space, there are many factors and problem signs at work. Knowing what the signs are could help you indicate that it’s time for repairs.

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Concrete Lifting

The stability and consistency of the concrete around your home is an important factor to it’s overall aesthetic and wellbeing. Here’s what you should know about the concrete lifting options for your home.

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Why You Should Choose Us

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The guys did an amazing job ( NickS, Devon A Gunnar R ). Also did a great job cleaning up. Thanks so much for all your hard work ,very…

The guys did an amazing job ( NickS, Devon A Gunnar R ). Also did a great job cleaning up. Thanks so much for all your hard work ,very much appreciated

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Mark and Brandon were two employees who visited my home for the repair of a large crack in my garage and also caulking around the perimeter …

Mark and Brandon were two employees who visited my home for the repair of a large crack in my garage and also caulking around the perimeter of partial of my outside house foundation. They are excellent. Friendly and not impatient with me with answering my questions. Brandon is a professional and cordial young man and presents himself well. Mark is exceptionally friendly and forthright with what the plan was. They could only complete some of the work due to my garage situation and he told me that. And was thorough with the notes at what had to be done. He explained that I will have to call the company to discuss a refund due to the fact they could not complete the original order due to my garage floor situation. I appreciate his honesty and explanation. The floor looks better than it did due to the minimal lifting of the floor they were able to do. They did an excellent job with caulking and sanding. Thank you Brandon and Mark.

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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.

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Steven Emard and Chris Gibson did an amazing job! They completed the basement work with quality, on time, and the basement was cleaner…

Steven Emard and Chris Gibson did an amazing job! They completed the basement work with quality, on time, and the basement was cleaner than when they started. Awesome job and I’d recommend Innovative Basement Authority to anyone that needs work done. Thanks!

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Our experience with Bryce was unparalleled; it was the finest service I have ever received from any company. He truly deserves a rating of…

Our experience with Bryce was unparalleled; it was the finest service I have ever received from any company. He truly deserves a rating of 10/5 stars, and that is an understatement. We requested a free consultation to address several concerns regarding our foundation. Bryce took the time to thoroughly review each issue, ultimately providing us with complete peace of mind. His knowledge was impressive, and he communicated everything in a clear and understandable manner. He further distinguished himself by educating us on the signs and areas of our home to monitor, even looking a decade to 25 years ahead. Additionally, he helped identify other potential concerns, demonstrating his diverse expertise. I find these efforts increasingly rare these days. Lastly, I greatly appreciate his commitment in advancing our knowledge and enabling self-sufficiency, preventing us from spending unnecessarily money on service work. This reflects his genuine character and the company's values. Unfortunately, such integrity seems to be diminishing in many industries, where companies often prioritize profit over trust. The level of service we received far exceeded our expectations for a free consultation. It is because of this exceptional experience that we will choose Innovative Basement Authority for any future work and will gladly refer our friends and family. Thank you, Bryce, for providing us with a comprehensive understanding and complete peace of mind!

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Nick S., Devon, and Gunner did a tremendous job on our basement project. They were knowledgeable, courteous, and hardworking. We…

Nick S., Devon, and Gunner did a tremendous job on our basement project. They were knowledgeable, courteous, and hardworking. We appreciate their efforts very much.

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Gregg P. and Brandon S. did a great job. Everything turned out perfectly as I expected. Mike G

Gregg P. and Brandon S. did a great job. Everything turned out perfectly as I expected. Mike G

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Dion, Jaden & Nick Schmid did an excellent job on our basement. They encountered some challenges and solved them professionally …. not…

Dion, Jaden & Nick Schmid did an excellent job on our basement. They encountered some challenges and solved them professionally …. not all jobs are easy, solving problems is where the skill shows through… Jaden and his crew shone, moved ahead & left a totally swept clean jobsite. Impressive to see.

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Brendan, Brian and Wyatt did an outstanding job with our crawl space.

Brendan, Brian and Wyatt did an outstanding job with our crawl space.

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Excellent job done by Nick, Gunner and Devon on installing the plates to correct the foundation walls. These guys were very professional,…

Excellent job done by Nick, Gunner and Devon on installing the plates to correct the foundation walls. These guys were very professional, explained everything they were going to do and then just got to it. My sales guy although knowledgeable said they would take two days and these guys were done before 4 pm the first day! I would hire them back any day

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Very professional, polite, and just a super fantastic experience.

Very professional, polite, and just a super fantastic experience.

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Professional, friendly and helpful. Would recommend James Prokop to provide accurate and timely inspection and information.

Professional, friendly and helpful. Would recommend James Prokop to provide accurate and timely inspection and information.

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Had innovative basement waterproof my basement they added a pump and gutters. haven't seen water since. Would recommend

Had innovative basement waterproof my basement they added a pump and gutters. haven't seen water since. Would recommend

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Ricky from your office did a very good inspection. Tested sump pump and found it was working well and other previous work was all okay. He …

Ricky from your office did a very good inspection. Tested sump pump and found it was working well and other previous work was all okay. He did inform me of items that might help our heating costs and health concerns so we are glad he made suggestions and looking into these. He was most courteous and answered questions thoroughly and most pleasantly.

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Highly recommend Ricky! Great communication, professional and highly knowledgeable!

Highly recommend Ricky! Great communication, professional and highly knowledgeable!

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Adam Little and his trainee did an excellent job with the basement inspection. They were thorough and helped address my questions and…

Adam Little and his trainee did an excellent job with the basement inspection. They were thorough and helped address my questions and concerns. I’m extremely grateful for their time and expertise.

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After I consulted with another popular foundation repair company in town, I wanted to get another opinion. I then had Jan from Innovative…

After I consulted with another popular foundation repair company in town, I wanted to get another opinion. I then had Jan from Innovative Basement Authority came over. He looked around the house outside and inside for issues. He used a laser to measure my house for sedimentation. He observed to cracks and listened to my concerns. He took his time and spent an hour checking. When he was finished he gave me the best news! He cannot offer me a solution since he doesn’t think my problem is the settling. He said just basically to fix the minor cosmetic issues that comes with the age of the house and observe. Thank you for your honesty and expertise. The world needs more people like you! I am so glad I don’t need to tear up my house unnecessary!

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Dave Peterson was fantastic to work with! He was able to meet with me one day after I inquired, and I had a quote the same day. Work…

Dave Peterson was fantastic to work with! He was able to meet with me one day after I inquired, and I had a quote the same day. Work commenced shortly after and the crew did an excellent job of leveling my front porch (builder did not appropriately back fill under the concrete porch). Highly recommend Dave Peterson & Innovative Basement Authority!

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Nick S., Devon, Gunner, Jaid, Ashtyn and Ben did a great job! Really professional, considerate, and hard working. So happy with the…

Nick S., Devon, Gunner, Jaid, Ashtyn and Ben did a great job! Really professional, considerate, and hard working. So happy with the finished product.

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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

History

Recognizing a need in the industry, Innovative Basement Authority was started by the father-son team Ross and Kevin Johnson in 2005. Because of their commitment to quality work and excellent customer service, the firm quickly expanded to three offices in Fargo, ND and Minneapolis and Rush City, MN. 

Offering basement waterproofing, foundation, and crawl space repair, Innovative Basement Authority is proud to serve homeowners throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, and Eastern Montana. 

Groundworks acquired this strong brand in November 2019. Since the merge, Innovative Basement System has a new freedom. This, coupled with the best training and products, has allowed Innovative Basement Authority to thrive for its more than 100 employees.