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Groundworks

Basement Waterproofing, Concrete Repair, Well and Pump Service,

About us

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)

Business highlights

Eco Friendly
Se habla espanol
20 years of experience

Services we offer

Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Sump Pumps, Interior Drainage, Driveway Repair, FreezeGuard, Helical Piers, Water In Basement, Crawl Space Mold, Foundation Wall Cracks, Uneven Floors, Crawl Space Humidity

Services we don't offer

WE DO NOT OFFER: Egress Windows, Concrete Sealing, Radon Mitigation, Basement Refinishing, Concrete Resurfacing, Building New Foundations, Exterior Drainage, Pouring Concrete, Working with Asphalt, Installing Masonry, French Drains, New Construction, Yard Drainage, Generators

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Financing Available
  • Check
  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.941 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
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Showing 26-41 of 41 reviews
Tim S.
Feb 2021
5.0
Basement Waterproofing, Concrete Repair + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did an amazing job so professional, neat and clean and they even fixed the problem 100%. I would hire them again in a second.
Response from Groundworks
"Hi, thanks for leaving us such a great review. Our dedicated staff will be pleased to learn of your kind words! - Innovative Basement Authority"

Kathryn S.
Feb 2021
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were very efficient and did a berry thorough job. I was very pleased with their work.
Response from Groundworks
"Hi! We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out of your day to leave us a 5-Star review. - Innovative Basement Authority"

Katie R.
Nov 2020
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
Went well, a few issues came up and the team was able to address them and communicate then right away. Very professional.

Ron G.
Oct 2020
5.0
Concrete Leveling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,835
Very well.
Response from Groundworks
"Thank you so much for this stellar review! - Innovative Basement Authority"

Julie R.
Oct 2020
5.0
Concrete Leveling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Very impressed with the professionalism of the gentleman who came to give me a quote - he explained every step, shared videos of the process, and printed the quote on site. The two gentlemen who came out to do the work were excellent communicators and explained the process. They had to come back for the caulking due to rain. They returned on schedule and the finished product looks great.
Response from Groundworks
"Hello! We're glad you had a great experience and appreciate your review. - Innovative Basement Authority"

Will P.
Oct 2020
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent results with no water problem since.
Response from Groundworks
"Hello! Thank you so much for this awesome review. We're glad we were able to meet your expectations. - Innovative Basement Authority"

Carol B.
Oct 2020
5.0
Basement Waterproofing, Concrete Leveling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
It was excellent! Workers came on time. They explained again what they were going to do. They got right to work cleaned up and explained the warranty and were on their way. I was very happy with the work and would possible have my patio done next year.
Response from Groundworks
"Hello! We're glad you had a great experience and appreciate your review. - Innovative Basement Authority"

Bonnie C.
Oct 2020
5.0
Concrete Leveling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200
Great, very knowledgeable.
Response from Groundworks
"Hello! Thank you so much for this awesome review. We're glad we were able to meet your expectations. - Innovative Basement Authority"

Kelly L.
Oct 2020
5.0
Basement Waterproofing, Structural Engineering
Yes, I recommend this pro
For the most part, it went very well; however, due to specific limitations with the space itself, there needed to be modifications to the plan. They were helpful coming up with alternative solutions.
Response from Groundworks
"Hi! Thank you for giving us this feedback. We're glad we were able to provide you with a solution for your home. - Innovative Basement Authority"

Tracey S.
Sep 2020
5.0
Basement Waterproofing, Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
David Kottke replaced a sump pump for us. In addition he solved several small issues very quickly by providing creative solutions. David did excellent work, was on time, and left our basement cleaner than he found it.
Response from Groundworks
"Hello! We're glad you had a great experience and appreciate your review. - Innovative Basement Authority"

Sue E.
Aug 2020
5.0
Basement Waterproofing, Well and Pump Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,699
Great, work done quickly ,Dave was great to work with. Gave us some additional information regarding our basement
Response from Groundworks
"Hi! We're glad our team was able to show you a great experience. - Innovative Basement Authority"

JOLINDA S.
Aug 2020
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,550
Dave did an excellent job. Initially when he unboxed the dehumidifier it was a different looking one than what I had been sold. He went above and beyond to connect me with the company that made the dehumidifier to assure me that it was the same product but just with their innovative Basements branding on it. It would have been better if the sales man had told me about this prior to installation.Dave was not the salesman but the installer and did an excellent job.
Response from Groundworks
"Hi! Thank you for this awesome review. We appreciate you taking the time to rate your experience with us. We'll be sure to share this with him. - Innovative Basement Authority"

Wendy H.
Jun 2020
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
Dan was very meticulous, creative in problem-solving ideas, and took extra time to put together a bid for my project. My basement situation has a number of unusual aspects and I really appreciated the thought and care Dan put into coming up with an idea of what might work. In the end, I went with a different company because of the cost difference. If not for that, I would have hired Innovative Basement Authority.
Response from Groundworks
"Hello! Thank you so for this stellar review. We're glad our Certified Field Inspector provided you with a great inspection. - Innovative Basement Authority"

Kelly S.
May 2020
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
David Kottke came to do our annual inspection for the waterproofing job on our basement. It was the first inspection since we bought the property and he explained everything that had been done and answered all of our questions. We inquired about a battery back up on our sump pump and he was able to install same day! Great work!

Jeffrey L.
Apr 2020
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great crew of 3--Joey, Mitch and Justin. Very professional. Polite. Hard working. Jack hammer work around new plumbing done expertly to prevent plumbing/pipe damage.
Response from Groundworks
"Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to share about your experience with us! We always love to hear from satisfied customers. - Innovative Basement Authority"

Paul D.
Mar 2020
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent work. Done on time. Company was very responsive before, during and after work was done. Highly recommend.
Response from Groundworks
"Hello! Thank you for trusting us to provide your home with a solution and we appreciate you taking the time out of your day to share the experience you had with us! - Innovative Basement Authority"

Clayton G.
Mar 2020
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Rep Derek was/is awesome. The crew did a nice job. Their office number is impossible for them/ someone to answer a phone
Response from Groundworks
"Hello! We're glad you had a great experience and appreciate your review. - Innovative Basement Authority"

Lori B.
Jan 2020
5.0
Basement Waterproofing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Very please with David Kottke who installed our Aprilaire 1850 dehumidifier. Very knowledgeable about the unit and walked through the instructions step by step. Very much appreciated
Response from Groundworks
"Hi! Thank you for this awesome review! We appreciate you taking the time to rate your experience with us. - Innovative Basement Authority"

Carla W.
Sep 2019
1.0
Structural Engineering
$10,000
We are extremely disappointed in our experience with Innovative Basement Systems. We hired them to replace a support beam in our basement and trusted their explanation of why their costly plan was structurally necessary. After we signed the contract, they changed the original plan to what I am assuming was cheaper for them, but they said it would cost us the same. After installation (early January), we realized that in order to install their beam, they had cut another support beam, causing part of the 1st floor to start breaking away from the rest. It took multiple calls and emails to get a response (over a month later). They said it wasn’t their fault because they couldn’t see the beam’s function when they cut it, so we had to pay for the fix. They didn’t agree with my perspective that they should have either checked the purpose of the beam first or at least told me, the homeowner, that they were cutting something without knowing its function. They agreed to “compromise” and split the cost of the additional repair with us, and we felt stuck since we wouldn’t be able to get another company out to fix it for cheaper. To fix it, they added an extra support column which is out of line with the rest, which looks terrible and makes the basement less functional. Not only that, but the first person they sent “installed” it in an incorrect and dangerous way (no bolts to hold it in place, not even perfectly vertical). After multiple additional calls, we got the project manager to come fix the “fix”. After he was done (late February) he said that within a few weeks he would submit the letter necessary to clear/close our permit. Months passed while we periodically left messages with IBS to remind them/try to get an update on this letter. We received no responses, and the lady they always forwarded us to never seemed to be in the office. In the meantime, I had tracked down the inspector to see if we could schedule an inspection ourselves (not our job), but he said the only way was IBS’ letter. In July, IBS finally responded that they’d submit it within a week, and they’d let us know if there was any delay. Neither of those things happened. After a few more unreturned calls to IBS, I asked the inspector to call IBS himself. Literally within 1-2 days after he called them, he had his letter and the ordeal is now over as of late August, 7 months after the initial installation. We strongly recommend you NOT use Innovative Basement Systems- we could not regret it more.
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Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number

BC765730

Trade License Locale

MN

Trade License Authority

Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry

Trade License Expiration

03/31/2023

State Contractor License Requirements

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FAQ

Groundworks is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Groundworks accepts the following forms of payment: Financing Available, Check, CreditCard

Yes, Groundworks offers free project estimates.

Yes, Groundworks offers eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Groundworks does not offer a senior discount.

No, Groundworks does not offer emergency services.

Yes, Groundworks offers warranties.

Groundworks offers the following services: Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Sump Pumps, Interior Drainage, Driveway Repair, FreezeGuard, Helical Piers, Water In Basement, Crawl Space Mold, Foundation Wall Cracks, Uneven Floors, Crawl Space Humidity

WE DO NOT OFFER: Egress Windows, Concrete Sealing, Radon Mitigation, Basement Refinishing, Concrete Resurfacing, Building New Foundations, Exterior Drainage, Pouring Concrete, Working with Asphalt, Installing Masonry, French Drains, New Construction, Yard Drainage, Generators