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Jeff came out to consult about my driveway. He walked me through their process and types of materials the company uses. Overall, great…

Jeff came out to consult about my driveway. He walked me through their process and types of materials the company uses. Overall, great learning experience and price! I flip homes and to learn this company offers warranty transfers to new owners is amazing! Very happy with the visit I had today and look forward to the scheduled work.

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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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Brandon, Raul, Michael did an excellent job. They kept me in the loop and explained everything clearly on what they did.

Brandon, Raul, Michael did an excellent job. They kept me in the loop and explained everything clearly on what they did.

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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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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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Having a massive foundation repair is a very stressful experience. If you find yourself in this boat, go with IBA. We have a 77 year old…

Having a massive foundation repair is a very stressful experience. If you find yourself in this boat, go with IBA. We have a 77 year old house and we ended up with multiple unexpected problems and the team took care of everything that popped up with professionalism and honesty. We were supposed to have work from Mon-Thur. Due to the additional problems discovered, the team stayed out until Sunday to ensure everything was done right. Couldn’t be happier. Big thanks to TO, Adam, Cory, Collin, Brandon, Austin, Adam F, and anybody I may be forgetting. Thank you thank you thank you.

Joe (NorthWoodsCableGuy)

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IBA fixed my driveway and sidewalk saving me many thousands in concrete demo and repairs. Andrew and Ben did awesome work, even fixing…

IBA fixed my driveway and sidewalk saving me many thousands in concrete demo and repairs. Andrew and Ben did awesome work, even fixing areas I didn’t know needed repair until they pointed it out. Prompt, respectful, and efficient. And backed it up with a warranty. HIGHLY recommended!

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Will S , Adrien High, and Jaden went above and beyond on my contract. We very helpfuland informmative in letting me know everything that…

Will S , Adrien High, and Jaden went above and beyond on my contract. We very helpfuland informmative in letting me know everything that needed to happen and continue to happen after they left. Will informed me and was helpful when the salesman left out things i need to have done prior to their arrival.

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Chad was awesome on service day. Answered every question professionally and explained the job before start. After the job was complete he…

Chad was awesome on service day. Answered every question professionally and explained the job before start. After the job was complete he explained everything that was done again and presented pictures during the process. Very professional. The only complaint I have was after getting the total quote, I asked for a breakdown of cost 3 times and didn’t receive it until the working day before the job was to start, roughly 2 1/2 months after the initial quote. I had an absurd mobility charge that costed 1/3 of my total job cost that wasn’t explained until service day. So it made it very hard to cancel with such a long wait for the work in the first place or try and get additional bids without knowing exactly what I was paying for.

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If you need foundation information for repair, call DAVE PETERSON with Innovative Basement Authority! He is the BEST…..knowledgeable,…

If you need foundation information for repair, call DAVE PETERSON with Innovative Basement Authority! He is the BEST…..knowledgeable, professional, & personable! THANK YOU!

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Innovative is a rock star operation. Affordable and practical solution for a fairly complicated situation on a leaning retaining wall…

Innovative is a rock star operation. Affordable and practical solution for a fairly complicated situation on a leaning retaining wall amidst a transfer of ownership of the home. They were always a phone call away and communication was first class. Nick Swanson and Devon Alexander did a great job.

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Had a consult with Bruce J. We had some issues with the home and he was able to inform us very clearly and easily on what was happening and …

Had a consult with Bruce J. We had some issues with the home and he was able to inform us very clearly and easily on what was happening and how it's can be fixed. Explained the pricing and finances along with all the "what if's" that may occur even when the project is started and the costs of that. Highly recommend.

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Great team led by Dion. Pleasure to work with and kept me updated on project. I highly recommend Innovative Basement Authority. Thanks,…

Great team led by Dion. Pleasure to work with and kept me updated on project. I highly recommend Innovative Basement Authority. Thanks, Dion, Jaden, Seth, Nick S., Devon, and Kieran. Super job!

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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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Brady is wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable and personable! Great guy!

Brady is wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable and personable! Great guy!

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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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Ricky Oudekerk is super knowledgeable and very patient. He walked us through all the details of our home during his visit. We can’t…

Ricky Oudekerk is super knowledgeable and very patient. He walked us through all the details of our home during his visit. We can’t recommend him more highly enough!

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On 12/4/25 the Rush City crew was out for 2 days to remove pavers & a ramp from the garage then dig up floor to make a trench to install…

On 12/4/25 the Rush City crew was out for 2 days to remove pavers & a ramp from the garage then dig up floor to make a trench to install anchors to the back of the brick wall which was bowed. Each of the crew (Austin F., Andrew W., RJ, Brandon & Dakota) was friendly & the foreman gave us constant updates on arrival times, access to garage, etc. We would highly recommend them for future projects.

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Very helpful and honest – unable to do the job I need done but made suggestions on who I should call.

Very helpful and honest – unable to do the job I need done but made suggestions on who I should call.

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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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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