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Michael B at Groundwork’s did such a great job inspecting our sump pump system and all the basement work we have had done to keep our…

Michael B at Groundwork’s did such a great job inspecting our sump pump system and all the basement work we have had done to keep our basement dry and safe. I have truly appreciated this company and every person that has been in our home. He had a trainee with him today who did great as well. Thanks Michael for the great inspection!

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Great experience with Mark F and Aaron S. They were able to accommodate my schedule and lift/fill all the areas needed and keep a clean…

Great experience with Mark F and Aaron S. They were able to accommodate my schedule and lift/fill all the areas needed and keep a clean look!

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From the field inspector Nick to the great crew Duke, Ty, Marquell and Abdi start to finish exceptional work.

From the field inspector Nick to the great crew Duke, Ty, Marquell and Abdi start to finish exceptional work.

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Gregg P, Kyle W, and Tyler M did an awesome job fixing our garage floor. We had gaps about 2 inches deep in some spots and they managed to…

Gregg P, Kyle W, and Tyler M did an awesome job fixing our garage floor. We had gaps about 2 inches deep in some spots and they managed to get things pretty level. Very happy with the results considering where we started!

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Good Job Dion and Jaden! Thank you for incapacitating our crawl space

Good Job Dion and Jaden! Thank you for incapacitating our crawl space

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JP came over to help me understand and give me solutions on crawlspace that other contractors did not want to go into. He helped me…

JP came over to help me understand and give me solutions on crawlspace that other contractors did not want to go into. He helped me understand what's included in the solution and why its going make a big change to my home. He spent a quite a bit of time (almost 2 hours) taking all my questions/concerns and giving me feedback and answers that made sense to me. The work is some what extensive and he helped me get a great price. Just by the amount of time he put into getting me the right solution for a great price, I am excited to see the work and enjoy the completed solution.

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Ben was amazing and very informative about everything he was doing and explaining everything.. Also set me up for the next project

Ben was amazing and very informative about everything he was doing and explaining everything.. Also set me up for the next project

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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

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Dion, Nick Schmid and John M. were a delight to work with. I probably had one of the worst basements and they came up with creative…

Dion, Nick Schmid and John M. were a delight to work with. I probably had one of the worst basements and they came up with creative solutions to finish the project on time and on budget! They respected my home and were very professional and polite. A job well done!

Jennifer Paczkowski

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Ground Works crew for helix screws placed under our sagging sun room were fantastic! They made every attempt to minimize damage to our two …

Ground Works crew for helix screws placed under our sagging sun room were fantastic! They made every attempt to minimize damage to our two neighbors yards by placing plywood for 6 trips under their backhoe for each trip! A huge thank you to Matt Doerfler, Adam Bellach and Caitlin Hove on a job very well done as well as respecting our neighbors yards while performing your tasks!

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Dion and Tomas did a great job at my house. Arrived and completed work on time. Everything is clean and high quality.

Dion and Tomas did a great job at my house. Arrived and completed work on time. Everything is clean and high quality.

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Jamie came out and looked around my property and gave me a thorough and well explained estimate so I’m booked with him. He was very…

Jamie came out and looked around my property and gave me a thorough and well explained estimate so I’m booked with him. He was very knowledgeable and nice. I can’t wait to not see these cracks in my sunken sidewalk soon!

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Ben is a great service person very knowledgeable and very nice to work with

Ben is a great service person very knowledgeable and very nice to work with

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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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Eric Brertl, sales rep, was informative in what they could do and how the process goes. Plus, he gave me the impression of being honest…

Eric Brertl, sales rep, was informative in what they could do and how the process goes. Plus, he gave me the impression of being honest and straight forward.

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Groundwork's came to my house today for an estimate of my steps and garage. The technician that came named Chaz went above and beyond….

Groundwork's came to my house today for an estimate of my steps and garage. The technician that came named Chaz went above and beyond. Showed me what was happening to my steps and garage. He explained the whole process that they would take to remedy the problem.He also help easing the mind by testing for moisture in my house. I believe they go above and beyond to help with costumer's needs and problems. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone how is having issues with foundation and more.

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IBA installed a new sump pump for us in February 2024, and we’ve had multiple interactions with their team over the past year. First, Jade…

IBA installed a new sump pump for us in February 2024, and we’ve had multiple interactions with their team over the past year. First, Jade (the foreman) and his crew installed the sump pump on 2/12/24. Then, I believe on 2/29/24, Nick and another team member returned to trench outside and connect the discharge to the city system. A few months later, another crew member (whose name I unfortunately didn’t catch) came out for some warranty work. Most recently, on 2/12/25, Devon T. completed the one-year maintenance. This review is long overdue for all of them! Every IBA team member we've worked with—including the estimators—has been outstanding. They have all been respectful, punctual, neat, thorough, and excellent communicators, keeping us informed throughout each step of the process. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend IBA and their entire team. Thank you IBA and your team!

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Dustin, Ty, Ben traveled 3 hours to come waterproof our basement! All 3 guys were knowledgeable, tidy and great to work with! They did…

Dustin, Ty, Ben traveled 3 hours to come waterproof our basement! All 3 guys were knowledgeable, tidy and great to work with! They did everything they could to keep dust and debris to a minimum and doing this kind of work is is extremely difficult! All in all very professional!

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Our inspector, Dave, was great! He was patient with our questions, extremely thorough and knowledgeable. We are still deciding how we want…

Our inspector, Dave, was great! He was patient with our questions, extremely thorough and knowledgeable. We are still deciding how we want to move forward for long term basement plans, but feel confident about understanding our options and next steps.

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Very helpful and great information! Thanks David Anderson

Very helpful and great information! Thanks David Anderson

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Why Homeowners Choose Innovative Basement Authority

Since 2005, Innovative Basement Authority – A Groundworks Company – has specialized in helping homeowners have peace of mind knowing their homes are stable and dry. IBA is proud to have an established reputation for high quality work and personalized service.

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Our Locations

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