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Anthony,David & Ghavon were out standing. Very polite and hard workers. They did a great job. Thank you.

Anthony,David & Ghavon were out standing. Very polite and hard workers. They did a great job. Thank you.

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Sinan was very professional during his visit with us while he described what it would cost and what the solution would be. He was very…

Sinan was very professional during his visit with us while he described what it would cost and what the solution would be. He was very honest and genuine about what problems he saw and offered solutions for them (like extending gutters away from the house and explaining how water could be getting in.) It did not make us feel pressured at all to get it done and actually helped us understand the scope of the problem. Overall it was a great experience!

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Jason c aydin l and Elliot were all working hard and carried out the job to perfection. Not only were they skilled and very pleasent to…

Jason c aydin l and Elliot were all working hard and carried out the job to perfection. Not only were they skilled and very pleasent to work with.

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Grant and Mark did an awesome job on my concrete lifting. Very professional and polite! 5 stars and would definitely recommend!! Thank you…

Grant and Mark did an awesome job on my concrete lifting. Very professional and polite! 5 stars and would definitely recommend!! Thank you all.

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Although the crew was unable to complete the job we had expected, Andrew was amazing to work with. He kept us abreast of everything they…

Although the crew was unable to complete the job we had expected, Andrew was amazing to work with. He kept us abreast of everything they ran across including what might happened if they moved forward. He was very informative and helpful. He also contacted other engineers to confirm his decision. He went far beyond helping us, he even assisted us in finding a sub contractor to rebuild the basement wall and sent them measurements and pictures of the space. He is working on getting our down payment returned. Devon and Dion were great to work with as well, friendly and hard workers. Would definitely recommend all three of them.

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Jeremy Jeremiah and Dylan is an excellent job on my foundation and am very pleased

Jeremy Jeremiah and Dylan is an excellent job on my foundation and am very pleased

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John Anderson was very professional. Rate a 10.

John Anderson was very professional. Rate a 10.

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David really knew what he was talking about. He got there early immediately identify the problem and scheduled a follow up great on-time…

David really knew what he was talking about. He got there early immediately identify the problem and scheduled a follow up great on-time service! Thanks, David

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Grant B. came out to our house and did a completely thorough job diagnosing our basement/foundation issues and proposing a solution. We…

Grant B. came out to our house and did a completely thorough job diagnosing our basement/foundation issues and proposing a solution. We were very pleased with his professionalism and quote, and even though we're not deciding to have the work done at this time because of expense, we would definitely recommend Grant to anyone looking to have major basement renovation done in the Bismarck or Sioux Falls area.

Leah Carmical Hargrove

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Brandon C. and James W. were great. They verified what the plan was before starting anything and allowed any last minute questions before…

Brandon C. and James W. were great. They verified what the plan was before starting anything and allowed any last minute questions before doing anything. The process was smooth. At the end they made sure I was happy with the end results before leaving. I feel secure knowing my basement is protected better than before.

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Ricky is amazing! He walked through his assessment and recommendations very thoroughly.

Ricky is amazing! He walked through his assessment and recommendations very thoroughly.

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Ben was very professional and very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone.

Ben was very professional and very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone.

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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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They did an excellent job and completed sooner than expected They left the work space clean All the workers were pleasant, fun and were…

They did an excellent job and completed sooner than expected They left the work space clean All the workers were pleasant, fun and were sure that the job was done to our satisfaction Nick B Dustin Ben

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Dion and Nick “Schmidy” were great to work with. There were hiccups along the way due to the delicate nature of the job and they were…

Dion and Nick “Schmidy” were great to work with. There were hiccups along the way due to the delicate nature of the job and they were great at communicating and letting me know next steps. Overall – we’re very happy with the work!

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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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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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John was a great help during my inspection! Answered all of my questions and made me feel good about having their service

John was a great help during my inspection! Answered all of my questions and made me feel good about having their service

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We requested a technician to come out to evaluate some concerns we had but after a thorough inspection we were assured that our foundation…

We requested a technician to come out to evaluate some concerns we had but after a thorough inspection we were assured that our foundation and the prior work that was completed by Groundwork’s was indeed sound and working properly. Big shout out to Michael Bowers for providing excellent customer service and professionalism. He took the time to make sure all of my questions were answered and concerns addressed

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Brady Chaffin was amazingly informative. He answered all of my questions, his inspection was very thorough and he was very professional.

Brady Chaffin was amazingly informative. He answered all of my questions, his inspection was very thorough and he was very professional.

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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