About Innovative Basement Authority
Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation, Concrete Lifting, and Structural Wall Repair Experts
History
Father-son team Ross and Keith Johnson started Innovative Basement Authority (IBA) in 2005. Keith led the growth of the business and expanded to multiple offices in Minnesota and North Dakota. In 2019, IBA partnered with Groundworks, the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation and water management solutions company to invest more into their business and their employees. Innovative Basement Authority is an A+ rated accredited business with the BBB, a 2022 winner of the Minneapolis Top Workplaces award, and the 2023 Angi Super Service Award. Their reputation and history in the community has led to thousands of satisfied customers and repaired homes across the region.
Awards & Affiliations
Services We Provide
Innovative Basement Authority (IBA), A Groundworks Company, helps homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and Wisconsin. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Innovative Basement Authority is here to restore your foundation or basement.
Proudly Serving Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minneapolis, Sioux Falls and St. Cloud
Bismarck · Fargo · Grand Forks · Minot · Saint Cloud ·
Sioux Falls · Duluth · Minneapolis · Rochester
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Jim did an outstanding job explaining what needs to be done to remedy the problem with our floating slab garage floor, very professional.
Jim did an outstanding job explaining what needs to be done to remedy the problem with our floating slab garage floor, very professional.
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Aiden, Ben, and Chris were very friendly. They did a very good job! I am happy with the finished product!
Aiden, Ben, and Chris were very friendly. They did a very good job! I am happy with the finished product!
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Arrived later than expected, but got to work immediately. Isaiah explained the process and asked if I had any questions. The two man crew…
Arrived later than expected, but got to work immediately. Isaiah explained the process and asked if I had any questions. The two man crew were very professional and really seemed to take pride in their work. Everything was done to my complete satisfaction and I would highly recommend their work.
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Innovative Basement Authority evaluated my situation quickly and thoroughly. They let me know what my options were and were honest about…
Innovative Basement Authority evaluated my situation quickly and thoroughly. They let me know what my options were and were honest about what they would do if they were in my situation. Gunnar R and Jack P completed the project quickly and very professionally. They explained everything to me before the project and showed me what they did afterward. I am very happy with the results and I am confident in their work. Thanks Gunnar and Jack!
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We had a that was cracked and shifting. Groundworks came and installed braces to stabilize the wall. The crew that show up were Josh W.,…
We had a that was cracked and shifting. Groundworks came and installed braces to stabilize the wall. The crew that show up were Josh W., Chris S. and Robert P. They were amazing. The work was done in one day. I wish every crew I’ve had was a great as these guys. If you have foundation problems or basement issues, I highly recommend Groundworks.
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Reese and Joseph were very professional and we are pleased with the results. Detailed explanation of work performed, along with answering…
Reese and Joseph were very professional and we are pleased with the results. Detailed explanation of work performed, along with answering any questions I had. From the initial inspection with Nathan, to completed project, job well done! Joseph & Bobbi
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Great work from the this group. We had our annual inspection to the work they did and Michael Bowers was incredibly professional,…
Great work from the this group. We had our annual inspection to the work they did and Michael Bowers was incredibly professional, personable and efficient. I felt completely comfortable with him in my home and appreciated the communication before during and after the inspection was completed.
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Dustin Gaudette gave me a home inspection for my basement and he was very kind and I would recommend innovative basement to anyone needing…
Dustin Gaudette gave me a home inspection for my basement and he was very kind and I would recommend innovative basement to anyone needing basement repair.
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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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AJ was extremely helpful in answering all of my questions. I would highly recommend Innovative Basement Authority to anyone looking for…
AJ was extremely helpful in answering all of my questions. I would highly recommend Innovative Basement Authority to anyone looking for basement waterproofing projects.
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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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Chad and Drinor did a great job on my north basement wall. They waterproofed it by adding a interior drainage gutter, sump pump and…
Chad and Drinor did a great job on my north basement wall. They waterproofed it by adding a interior drainage gutter, sump pump and sheeting. They also used beams that connect with rods to plates in the yard to support and straighten the cinder block wall. When finished they cleaned everything up and walked me through to explain everything they did. Thanks guys
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David A. (from Rush City) was very easy to work with. He calmly and clearly explained the status of our annual inspection. I felt better…
David A. (from Rush City) was very easy to work with. He calmly and clearly explained the status of our annual inspection. I felt better after talking with him. Represents his company well.
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I met with Noah to inspect the work my home needed, and then Marc and Brandon came out to fix our sagging concrete patios and sidewalk. The …
I met with Noah to inspect the work my home needed, and then Marc and Brandon came out to fix our sagging concrete patios and sidewalk. The entire team was friendly and personable, respectful of my property and family, explained the process for me and answered any questions that I had, and went above and beyond to make sure that I got the best repair possible within my budget. I got quotes from a couple of companies and got pushy salespeople aimed only at a big paycheck. What a difference with this team, who were all so open and honest that I felt totally confident and comfortable working with them! Thanks, guys!
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Andrew and Ben came out to my place to fill in below the concrete in my garage. They communicated when they were coming and then introduced …
Andrew and Ben came out to my place to fill in below the concrete in my garage. They communicated when they were coming and then introduced themselves as soon as they arrived. They asked if I had any questions before starting their work. They ended up doing a little then originally planned at no cost because they could tell one side of the garage had more settling under the concrete. They cleaned up the area before leaving.
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In one word. Great!! Brandon V was our service Technician and was amazing. Very knowledgeable and answered all questions we had. Was…
In one word. Great!! Brandon V was our service Technician and was amazing. Very knowledgeable and answered all questions we had. Was probably the best home service experience we have had. Very impressed. Thanks IBA
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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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Dave Anderson came to perform a technical check up on the sump pump I’d had installed a few years ago. While doing so, he observed my…
Dave Anderson came to perform a technical check up on the sump pump I’d had installed a few years ago. While doing so, he observed my basement had very high humidity, leaving it musty and prone to mold — he had a solution ready, and within the next few hours had me set up with a powerful dehumidification system which has since left my basement comfortably dry and the cleanest it has been since I bought the house several years ago! Thoroughly grateful for his service — he has been nothing but professional, friendly, transparent about pricing, accommodating, and genuinely interested in finding a workable solution to my situation. I’ve worked several times with many people from this company on my basement and foundation issues, and their customer service has always been professionally reliable and helpful; I would happily go back to Groundworks every time for all my future needs.
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David was very informative and knowledgeable about the concrete issue I had with my garage floor. I had no idea about the consequences of…
David was very informative and knowledgeable about the concrete issue I had with my garage floor. I had no idea about the consequences of not fixing it before it got worse. Thank you to Gregg and Grant for performing the repair and keeping me informed of the schedule and fixing it in a timely manner!! They were patient with all my questions and concerns. Plus have to say they left my garage looking better than when they arrived! Thanks to all!
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Adam Johnson field advisor did an excellent job of analyzing our foundation issue and took the measures to make sure we fixed our…
Adam Johnson field advisor did an excellent job of analyzing our foundation issue and took the measures to make sure we fixed our settlement issue while being non evasive to our property. Chad and his crew did the job professionally and in a timely manner and we achieved excellent results with the process. Jim and Kathy McKinnon
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Our Locations
1330 41st St. N
Fargo, ND 58102
6265 Carmen Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
1325 S Frandsen Ave
Rush City, MN 55069