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Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair in Grand Forks, ND

Basement, foundation, and crawl space issues are common throughout the Grand Forks area, largely due to the harsh weather the area endures. Innovative Basement Authority can help protect your largest asset, your home.

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LJ,Anthony, and mike where very professional and a awesome to have doing work in my home very satisfied with the quality of work and the…

LJ,Anthony, and mike where very professional and a awesome to have doing work in my home very satisfied with the quality of work and the job was clean and done properly I would recommend them to anyone

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Dustin Gaudette did a GREAT job. Fast, polite thorough with his work. Highly recommend him and the company!

Dustin Gaudette did a GREAT job. Fast, polite thorough with his work. Highly recommend him and the company!

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Very nice and knowledgeable tech.

Very nice and knowledgeable tech.

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I want to thank you for your service to our basement since we got flooded in June. Casey came explained everything to us. He made it easy…

I want to thank you for your service to our basement since we got flooded in June. Casey came explained everything to us. He made it easy to understand. We scheduled to have it done. Leonard and Anthony were sent and 2 days later they were done after working about 10 hours per day. They were so professional and answered all our questions. They were great. Can’t say enough about them. Thank you again so much. Janice B Rosebro

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The crew that came out to do our work, Abraham, Darius, and Thane, were great. They like the work they do and had a great time laughing and …

The crew that came out to do our work, Abraham, Darius, and Thane, were great. They like the work they do and had a great time laughing and joking around. Great explanation of how the system works and what all they were doing. Everything is very professional and just a great work from all.

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I had John with Groundworks come look at house after learning my floor was out of level. He drove over and hour each way two times and…

I had John with Groundworks come look at house after learning my floor was out of level. He drove over and hour each way two times and spent hours in my house measuring, and hours more on the phone with me and discovered a wall that was out of plumb due to rotted supports on an overhang, causing the overhang to pull on the wall. He gave me a $13,000 beam and interior support pole proposal that he said they could do in addition to the overhang supports needing to be replaced by a different contractor, but told me point blank that what he had proposed would likely be for peace of mind only and likely a “net zero” benefit after the supports were replaced by a different contractor, so there was really no need to go through with the work from Groundworks. He could have easily told me their proposal was necessary and I’d have paid it in a heartbeat. Hours upon hours he spent working hard on my issue, identified the issue, told me how to solve it, and Groundworks never charged me a dime, even though I’d have bit hook line and sinker if he told me the proposal was necessary. Really unbelievable level of effort and integrity, I was amazed at how passionately he cared about solving my issue in the best way for me. Once in a lifetime experience.

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Great company!! Impressive and really appreciated Rory J’s attention to detail and professionalism!

Great company!! Impressive and really appreciated Rory J’s attention to detail and professionalism!

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Abraham, Darius, and Thane were in my home on Monday. All day we could hear then laughing downstairs while they worked on our basement….

Abraham, Darius, and Thane were in my home on Monday. All day we could hear then laughing downstairs while they worked on our basement. They were clearly competent and very friendly, but it was the laughter that really got me. That's why the next day, when I had an event and had to go to the hospital, I was comfortable telling my husband to please tell them we were comfortable with them working there without us. Any team that gets along that well and enjoys working together that much is clearly comfortable at their work, and absolutely to be trusted. We had a blizzard after I got out of the hospital. Basement is so far so good, but I am super thrilled with their attitudes and commitment.

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If you’re on the fence about who to hire, this is your sign- these are the pros! My partner and I had our crawlspace encapsulated and our…

If you’re on the fence about who to hire, this is your sign- these are the pros! My partner and I had our crawlspace encapsulated and our foundation corrected. The crew sent out to us were above amazing! Casey Bratholt gave us all the information we needed to make an informed decision. He was friendly and so very helpful with answering all our questions and getting back to us when we called. The team of three that came out were awesome! They went above and beyond with our service. (They even helped us level out our deck steps with some of the 2×4 we had from our crawlspace!) Leonard Starks, Anthony Heryla, and Michael Dean were amicable, informative, and hard working! They made sure the job got done right! The encapsulation looks clean, and it is easier to move around in! We already notice a difference with our floors and heating throughout the house. These men were so great to have, and we really appreciate all they have done!! If we could give a sixth star for Leonard, Anthony, and Mike’s service, we would! Give these men a raise for their hard work and dedication!

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Ghavon and his crew Anthony and Kevin were a friendly, punctual and knowledgeable about the work they did on our drain tile work. They…

Ghavon and his crew Anthony and Kevin were a friendly, punctual and knowledgeable about the work they did on our drain tile work. They answered any questions we had and did their work in a timely manner. It was a very positive experience for our family's major part of our remodel. Thanks to the crew! We would highly recommend the company and this crew. Sincerely, Troy W. and KarrieAnn Jamestown, ND

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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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We had Nathan Brand out to look at our driveway. Nice guy. He explained the process and gave us an estimate right there.

We had Nathan Brand out to look at our driveway. Nice guy. He explained the process and gave us an estimate right there.

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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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LJ, Anthony, Kevin and Mike from Fargo completed our foundation work and addressed the water issues. We are so glad we called Innovative…

LJ, Anthony, Kevin and Mike from Fargo completed our foundation work and addressed the water issues. We are so glad we called Innovative Basement Authority. Crew matters, these guys were fast and did a great job. Highly recommend.

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Chad and Josh helped fix a foundation seepage issue in two spots in our basement. They also installed a new sump pump location. They did a…

Chad and Josh helped fix a foundation seepage issue in two spots in our basement. They also installed a new sump pump location. They did a great job on the project keeping any mess to a minimum and cleaning up after very well. Chad also did a great job walking me through the process at the start and with the final walkthrough answering any questions I had!

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Guys were friendly and cleaned up the mess and did good work.

Guys were friendly and cleaned up the mess and did good work.

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Dustin Gaudette was our certified field inspector for our basement waterproofing yearly inspection. He was very friendly and professional. …

Dustin Gaudette was our certified field inspector for our basement waterproofing yearly inspection. He was very friendly and professional. All of the actions were explained in advance.

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Darius, Abraham and Deonte came to my house and repaired our foundation. They were very knowledgeable and answered all questions we had….

Darius, Abraham and Deonte came to my house and repaired our foundation. They were very knowledgeable and answered all questions we had. They were also courteous and respectful of our property.

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Dustin Gaudette was great. He came up with some great ideas to fix a problem with my egress window.. He was on time and easy to talk to. I …

Dustin Gaudette was great. He came up with some great ideas to fix a problem with my egress window.. He was on time and easy to talk to. I won't hesitate to call on him if I need him!

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Gunnar O'Connell & his crew were incredibly professional – hardest working crew I've ever done business with. These repairs are very…

Gunnar O'Connell & his crew were incredibly professional – hardest working crew I've ever done business with. These repairs are very complicated and delicate to perform. Gunnar asked us important questions & answered every question we had. I would love for them to handle all my issues in my 60 year old house. Gunnar, to you & your team we thank you for competence politeness and hard work ! You made a big stressful repair seem like putting a band aid on.

Structural Repair Expertise in Grand Forks

Situated on the northwest border of North Dakota and Minnesota, cities like Grand Forks, Thief River Falls, Devils Lake, and Pembina where snowy and bitter cold winters are common can lead to spring flooding from snowmelt. 

Flooded basements and bowing foundation walls are common throughout the Red River Valley. Because of the harsh outdoor elements, Grand Forks homeowners are no stranger to leaking basement walls, foundation settlement, and nasty crawl spaces.  

Because of the generous amounts of snow Grand Forks can get during the winter months, flooding is always likely during spring. But the soil around your home can be working against you too. Homeowners in this area are generally dealing with Bearden silty clay loam, which has poor drainage properties. Add melting snow to the mix, and you’re in for excess and pooling water around your home.

Have you noticed high basement humidity, musty odors, leaking walls, or bowing walls? Many homeowners just like you have experienced those signs of water intrusion and foundation damage, and we at Innovative Basement Authority are here to help restore your home and bring back your peace of mind. 

Foundation Solutions for your Unique Home

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.

Concrete Lifting

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.

What we do

Why Choose Us?

Local Expertise

Our team of professionals has undergone extensive training. You can rest assured knowing your home is in good hands and will be properly protected by our team of experts.

Customizable Solutions

All our solutions are fully customizable and can be specifically tailored to meet your home’s repair needs. Every home is unique, and that’s why we ensure every solution is too.

Unmatched Quality

We never sacrifice quality for quantity or time. We work until the job is done the right way, and we firmly believe that every customer deserves the highest quality solutions and professionalism, no matter where they live.

Peace of Mind

It is our goal to ensure we provide exactly what is needed to fix the problem, permanently. Peace of mind comes standard with everything we do.

Continued Service & Maintenance

Our service and maintenance programs ensure the solutions we install continue to function to their highest ability and properly protect your home.

Warranty

All our products and services are backed by long-term warranties. A warranty is only as good as the company behind it. We are leaders in the industry who stand behind our engineered, tested, and approved repairs.

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