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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Chad, Brian, and David were very professional and didn't waste any time. Everything was explained clearly and the job site was as clean…
Chad, Brian, and David were very professional and didn't waste any time. Everything was explained clearly and the job site was as clean when they left as when they came.
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It is not fun to have to fix your foundation but Matt D Adam B Caitlin H Tyler H and Travis S helped to make it less painful. They were…
It is not fun to have to fix your foundation but Matt D Adam B Caitlin H Tyler H and Travis S helped to make it less painful. They were easy going and personable, but also knowledgeable HARD WORKERS! As much as it can be honestly said, I enjoyed having them here working on my house. They were excellent at cleaning up every day, actually always just doing a very neat job.
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Bryce Jacovetti came out to our house today to inspect and assess an area of block wall that was a concern to us. He checked our garage…
Bryce Jacovetti came out to our house today to inspect and assess an area of block wall that was a concern to us. He checked our garage floor and walls, walked the outside foundation, checked the inside lower level and main floors. He then set up a laser level and checked the main floor for level. It was all level to 1/4 “. Then Bryce took his laser to the wall that had the area of concern and checked that for plumb. That too was within 1/4 “. Bryce then gave his assessment and told me there was no cause for concern and did not meet a grade 1, lowest level of foundation movement. What a relief! My wife had a sleepless night or two, worrying about this. I can’t thank Bryce enough for coming out and Groundworks for being a great company! Would 100% recommend!
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All of the above. Many thanks for Gregg P. Kyle W. and Tyler M.
All of the above. Many thanks for Gregg P. Kyle W. and Tyler M.
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Julio , Corey and Michael are very polite and respectful . The job was done in a very professional manner . My wife and are pleased with…
Julio , Corey and Michael are very polite and respectful . The job was done in a very professional manner . My wife and are pleased with how everything was handled
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Gregg P, Kyle W, and Tyler M were exceptionally professional, and did outstanding work. They truly went the extra mile, and we are very…
Gregg P, Kyle W, and Tyler M were exceptionally professional, and did outstanding work. They truly went the extra mile, and we are very pleased with the results.
Matt D Adam S Adam B Billy Andreas, I want to thank all of you for such an awesome and professional job. I don’t think that I can say…
Matt D Adam S Adam B Billy Andreas, I want to thank all of you for such an awesome and professional job. I don’t think that I can say enough about the results of my basement project and the perfect cleanup job. All of you took time to explain things and answered all my questions. Taking on a big project like I had was nerve-racking to think about, but you all put me at ease. I am so happy I went with groundwork’s And if I ever need any other projects to be done, I definitely will call you. Also, I would like to mention that the quote I was given was well below other people that I had quotes from. Thank you again for a perfect job done and I couldn’t be any happier with the results. 100% professional and all six workers were very polite and showed interest in keeping me in the loop as to what was going on. They explained everything that they were doing and why. Thank you, thank you thank you , Merry Superior Wisconsin
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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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Very professional and knowledgeable. I appreciate the approach of helping to fully understand any concerns, options, and…
Very professional and knowledgeable. I appreciate the approach of helping to fully understand any concerns, options, and recommendations with expectation setting in a fact based and straight forward manner. My experience is they will offer what to do as well as provide input of what is not needed. I highly recommend Groundworks.
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I had a fantastic experience with Innovative Basement Authority. Gavin, the representative, was professional and knowledgeable. The cost…
I had a fantastic experience with Innovative Basement Authority. Gavin, the representative, was professional and knowledgeable. The cost was affordable, and they efficiently fixed my basement foundation and water repairs. The entire process was hassle-free. Highly recommended!
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Thanks to Dion, Jaden, and Gunnar for a very professional job done in one day. I would highly recommend.
Thanks to Dion, Jaden, and Gunnar for a very professional job done in one day. I would highly recommend.
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Dave was friendly, professional and able to quickly diagnose the issue in my house.
Dave was friendly, professional and able to quickly diagnose the issue in my house.
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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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Just wanted to thank the 3 men that came to my house Dustin Rongitsch,Kieran Neitzel,and Tye Barnes. They were very Courteous. And very…
Just wanted to thank the 3 men that came to my house Dustin Rongitsch,Kieran Neitzel,and Tye Barnes. They were very Courteous. And very professional. Thank you for them coming to our house and working. Doing a really, really good job.
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Mark and Brandon were two employees who visited my home for the repair of a large crack in my garage and also caulking around the perimeter …
Mark and Brandon were two employees who visited my home for the repair of a large crack in my garage and also caulking around the perimeter of partial of my outside house foundation. They are excellent. Friendly and not impatient with me with answering my questions. Brandon is a professional and cordial young man and presents himself well. Mark is exceptionally friendly and forthright with what the plan was. They could only complete some of the work due to my garage situation and he told me that. And was thorough with the notes at what had to be done. He explained that I will have to call the company to discuss a refund due to the fact they could not complete the original order due to my garage floor situation. I appreciate his honesty and explanation. The floor looks better than it did due to the minimal lifting of the floor they were able to do. They did an excellent job with caulking and sanding. Thank you Brandon and Mark.
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Dustin was a great! This company has always been good to work with.
Dustin was a great! This company has always been good to work with.
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We had a drainage system installed in our basement in 2020 after flooding occurred. Everything has been working great, but we scheduled a…
We had a drainage system installed in our basement in 2020 after flooding occurred. Everything has been working great, but we scheduled a maintenance check in spring of 2026, just in case. Michael B. came out to do the inspection and we were impressed with his thorough and detailed work. He identified where the purchased dehumidifier was discharging air against a wall and installed a vent to redirect the discharge free of charge. He clearly communicated his findings from the inspection. We feel confident in knowing how to care for our system moving forward.
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My project was completed by innovative this week. The communication throughout this whole process has been great, and the crew of Andrew…
My project was completed by innovative this week. The communication throughout this whole process has been great, and the crew of Andrew and Ben was fantastic. They showed up on time, completed the project on schedule, and did a great job of cleaning up. The final project exceeded my expectations. I am so happy I finally decided to call Innovative to help protect our home.
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On the day of our estimation appointment, Nathan Brand contacted us to confirm the appointment and arrived promptly at the scheduled time. …
On the day of our estimation appointment, Nathan Brand contacted us to confirm the appointment and arrived promptly at the scheduled time. He was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. He first explained the estimation process and then invested a considerable amount of time investigating and determining a solution for our foundation issues. He then patiently and thoroughly explained the repair estimation. We ultimately decided not to proceed with the foundation repair at this time but are grateful for the time Nathan invested for our estimation.
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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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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