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Groundworks

1325 S Frandsen Ave
4.89(
44
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Approved Pro

Groundworks

1325 S Frandsen Ave
4.89(
44
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

Groundworks, formerly Innovative Basement Authority, is renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions since 2005. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of Minnesota & part of North Dakota, we bring our local expertise closer to you. Groundworks proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At Groundworks, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! BC765730 (MN)

"Very friendly crew, very efficient and helpful in explaining what they were doing."

Allen J on August 2025

Groundworks, formerly Innovative Basement Authority, is renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions since 2005. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of Minnesota & part of North Dakota, we bring our local expertise closer to you. Groundworks proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At Groundworks, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! BC765730 (MN)

"Very friendly crew, very efficient and helpful in explaining what they were doing."

Allen J on August 2025


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Wolf Creek Dirt Works

89281 Oak Hill Road
4.94(
9
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Approved Pro

Wolf Creek Dirt Works

89281 Oak Hill Road
4.94(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of excavating services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very responsive. Completed the job in good time."

Carrie D on February 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of excavating services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very responsive. Completed the job in good time."

Carrie D on February 2024


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American Waterworks

1307 Valleyhigh Dr NW
4.78(
132
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Approved Pro

American Waterworks

1307 Valleyhigh Dr NW
4.78(
132
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
490 local quotes requested

When it comes to water in your basement or a faulty foundation, you need an expert to ensure the damage is reversed and prevented from occurring in the future. American Waterworks has several decades of experience in the basement waterproofing and foundation repair industries, and we know the best tools and techniques to see your home through its troubles. Our professional installers are experienced in solving the wide variety of problems that allow water into basements and other areas below ground level. We've helped property owners with thousands of repairs and other restorations to homes in Minnesota, North Dakota, northeastern Iowa and western Wisconsin. American Waterworks is ready to serve all of your basement, crawl space, foundation, concrete leveling and radon mitigation needs. Call us today for a free estimate!

"This job was completed efficiently and professionally. A design specialist came to test and measure every detail for the project. The crew arrived with everything needed for the job. They worked very hard to install Waterguard in the concrete floors inside around the foundation to the sump pump basket. They also installed Geo-lock anchors to support a block wall that was bowed. This company has 36 years in business and provides excellent results and professional customer relations. Call Amer. Wtrwrks for a free estimate. You will not be disappointed. A wise investment of $11,270."

Donna A on September 2025

When it comes to water in your basement or a faulty foundation, you need an expert to ensure the damage is reversed and prevented from occurring in the future. American Waterworks has several decades of experience in the basement waterproofing and foundation repair industries, and we know the best tools and techniques to see your home through its troubles. Our professional installers are experienced in solving the wide variety of problems that allow water into basements and other areas below ground level. We've helped property owners with thousands of repairs and other restorations to homes in Minnesota, North Dakota, northeastern Iowa and western Wisconsin. American Waterworks is ready to serve all of your basement, crawl space, foundation, concrete leveling and radon mitigation needs. Call us today for a free estimate!

"This job was completed efficiently and professionally. A design specialist came to test and measure every detail for the project. The crew arrived with everything needed for the job. They worked very hard to install Waterguard in the concrete floors inside around the foundation to the sump pump basket. They also installed Geo-lock anchors to support a block wall that was bowed. This company has 36 years in business and provides excellent results and professional customer relations. Call Amer. Wtrwrks for a free estimate. You will not be disappointed. A wise investment of $11,270."

Donna A on September 2025


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Northern Contracting, LLC

1016 NW 5TH ST
5.00(
6
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Northern Contracting, LLC

1016 NW 5TH ST
5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Residential Construction Contractor that you can trust. All the way from broken concrete driveway to a stamped master piece of a patio. we do roofing and siding, or building the new garage you wanted! Our company's got over 30 years in experience making sure our customers are happy with the products they receive.

"Very pleased with the service, they got it done in a timely manner and also cleaned up afterwards, as well as they were all very respectable. 10/10 would hire again."

Clayton K on March 2024

Residential Construction Contractor that you can trust. All the way from broken concrete driveway to a stamped master piece of a patio. we do roofing and siding, or building the new garage you wanted! Our company's got over 30 years in experience making sure our customers are happy with the products they receive.

"Very pleased with the service, they got it done in a timely manner and also cleaned up afterwards, as well as they were all very respectable. 10/10 would hire again."

Clayton K on March 2024


Lakes and Streams Construction

703 GRANITE ST
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Lakes and Streams Construction

703 GRANITE ST
No reviews yet
20 years of experience

At Lakes and Streams we find what makes people tick and turn their dreams into vision. We take the high pressure, big city feel out of all of our meets. We are here to offer a great quality product at a reasonable price, and we are ready when you are. There is no rush, wait a week, wait a year. We are here for you, and will always make YOU the priority!!

At Lakes and Streams we find what makes people tick and turn their dreams into vision. We take the high pressure, big city feel out of all of our meets. We are here to offer a great quality product at a reasonable price, and we are ready when you are. There is no rush, wait a week, wait a year. We are here for you, and will always make YOU the priority!!


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Imperial Construction Services LLC

10001 Brunswick Road
5.00(
6
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Imperial Construction Services LLC

10001 Brunswick Road
5.00(
6
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Imperial Construction Services, LLC is a family-owned business based in Pine City, MN. Specializing in new construction, remodeling, gutter installation, and storm damage repair, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service. Our expertise extends to seamless gutters, offering two sizes, color matching, and leaf protection. Trust us to enhance your home with quality craftsmanship and personalized solutions. Let us bring your vision to life and exceed your expectations. We are bonded and insured and provide free estimates! Contact us, we'd love to help.

"Awesome people to work with! Would recommend to anyone that is looking for work done."

Jeremiah M on May 2022

Imperial Construction Services, LLC is a family-owned business based in Pine City, MN. Specializing in new construction, remodeling, gutter installation, and storm damage repair, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service. Our expertise extends to seamless gutters, offering two sizes, color matching, and leaf protection. Trust us to enhance your home with quality craftsmanship and personalized solutions. Let us bring your vision to life and exceed your expectations. We are bonded and insured and provide free estimates! Contact us, we'd love to help.

"Awesome people to work with! Would recommend to anyone that is looking for work done."

Jeremiah M on May 2022


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2007 Contracting llc

1279 Bibeau Rd
No reviews yet

2007 Contracting llc

1279 Bibeau Rd
No reviews yet
18 years of experience

Residential remodeling subcontractor, specializing in carpentry since 2007. We know you will love the work that we do. Everything from framing to finish carpentry including full house remodeling to additions and garage builds. We work with all types of houses from the 1800s to new builds. Making sure your project is up to code compliance for the county your located in. We can walk you through the process step by step to ensure your happy with the successful completion of any project you have.

Residential remodeling subcontractor, specializing in carpentry since 2007. We know you will love the work that we do. Everything from framing to finish carpentry including full house remodeling to additions and garage builds. We work with all types of houses from the 1800s to new builds. Making sure your project is up to code compliance for the county your located in. We can walk you through the process step by step to ensure your happy with the successful completion of any project you have.


"Excellent. Jason was very easy and professional to work with. Laid out a clear plan for us to begin with. He met with our kitchen designer Sarah Munter Legacy Draft and Design (also excellent) along with us at our home to discuss the project. He was professional, honest, dependable and easy to communicate with by phone, text, or email. Always kept us appraised of the plan. He definitely has the right folks to work with. Drywall, painter, electrician, plumber etc. We are very pleased and will recommend Jason & Strategic Construction to everyone. And would definitely hire him again"

Susan P on October 2021

We are your premier licensed and insured contractor in the northland!

"Excellent. Jason was very easy and professional to work with. Laid out a clear plan for us to begin with. He met with our kitchen designer Sarah Munter Legacy Draft and Design (also excellent) along with us at our home to discuss the project. He was professional, honest, dependable and easy to communicate with by phone, text, or email. Always kept us appraised of the plan. He definitely has the right folks to work with. Drywall, painter, electrician, plumber etc. We are very pleased and will recommend Jason & Strategic Construction to everyone. And would definitely hire him again"

Susan P on October 2021



Golden A Construction, LLC

7330 West Cir NE
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Golden A Construction, LLC

7330 West Cir NE
No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

Golden A Construction, LLC is a family owned company. We do anything from roofing to siding to interior remodeling. We have over 30 years of experience in the remodeling business. We want to alleviate our customers the stress of remodeling their home. For all your remodeling needs count on the experts at Golden A Construction!

Golden A Construction, LLC is a family owned company. We do anything from roofing to siding to interior remodeling. We have over 30 years of experience in the remodeling business. We want to alleviate our customers the stress of remodeling their home. For all your remodeling needs count on the experts at Golden A Construction!

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Basement Leak Repair questions, answered by experts

To determine if your basement walls are suitable for finishing, assess their structural integrity and moisture conditions. Look for any signs of damage, such as cracks, bowing, or excessive moisture. Ensure proper drainage and address any underlying issues before proceeding. 

Consult with a professional if you're uncertain about the structural stability or potential risks associated with finishing your basement walls.

Pooling or standing water in your basement should be cause for alarm and action. This indicates that there is a leak or a drainage issue, and until you repair the root of the problem, the situation will only happen again or grow in severity. It’s important to deal with water damage as soon as it occurs.

Yes, you can finish a basement that leaks, as long as you address the leak first. Before finishing a basement, you’ll need to repair any cracks in the walls and waterproof the basement to prevent future leaks. It’s much harder to clean up a water leak from a finished basement than an unfinished one, so preemptively addressing any leaking areas prevents expensive repairs in the future.

When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:

Pros

  • Can increase the value of your home

  • Separate space from the rest of the house 

  • Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style

  • Increase the amount of living space in your home

Cons

  • May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing

  • Lack of natural light if it’s below ground level

  • Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage

  • Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly

External pressure on the basement wall can cause it to bow inward. Soil, heavy with water saturation, is commonly the main culprit. The soil exerts immense pressure on the wall, causing it to fail, at least partially. This is known as hydrostatic pressure—these situations can occur after rainfall or simply due to regular groundwater presence and may be temporary or more permanent.  

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