Innovative Basement Authority

Founded 2005 • With Angi since September 2019

Innovative Basement Authority, founded in 2005, is a subsidiary of Groundworks, a family of companies that offers superior, proven solutions for your foundation repair, structural repair, crawl space encapsulation, dehumidification, and concrete leveling needs. They currently maintain offices in Fargo, ND, Rush City, MN, and Minneapolis, MN. Innovative Basement Authority is a recognized accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and devotes its years of experience, industry knowledge and specialized training to help customers protect their homes or commercial buildings from water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation failure.

Awards and Badges

Angi Certified

2022 Super Service Award

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Licensed
Trade License Number
BC765730
Trade License Locale
Minnesota
Trade License Authority
Minnesota: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2023
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Verified Reviews

4.9

(38) Verified Reviews

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Rating Details

Price
4.4
Professionalism
4.9
Punctuality
4.8
Quality
4.9
Responsiveness
4.8

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basement waterproofing (25)concrete repair (11)well & water pump repair (10)mudjacking (6)insulation (2)foundation repair (1)structural engineering (4)
Showing 1-25 of 38 reviews
Brian B.
5.0
05/07/2023
I've had water coming in my basement every Spring Thaw for the last 8 years! Got sick of it this year. I contacted Innovative Basement Authority and they sent out a certified foundation inspector who explained what the issue was. I decided to move forward with them. Yesterday a team came out to fix my ongoing issue. Isaiah S, Ian S, and Austin F arrived on time, explained exactly what they were going to do. They were professional, knowledgeable, and very nice! Asking if I had any questions throughout the process. They came in and a few hours later they had completed the task and left the area looking better than when they arrived. I'm so thankful to the install team, they were great to work with! I highly recommend anyone that has a wet basement issue, give Innovative a call and let them diagnose your issues. Thank you Isaiah, Ian, and Austin!!!!!
Description of Work
Waterproof my basement.
Category
basement waterproofing
Cost
$5,500
Hire Again?
Yes
Brian B.
5.0
03/30/2023
Today I met with Tyler with Innovative Basement Authority. He was great! He was knowledgeable, easy to talk to, answered all my questions honestly and was kind. He took time going through the basement examining how the water was entering and put it all together in an easy-to-understand presentation with pricing. The price of the project was less than I expected, plus with a Lifetime Warranty and 5 years of yearly maintenance and inspections it seems to be a no brainer. I highly recommend calling Innovative Basement Authority to get your free quote. It has given my wife and I piece of mind moving forward that we are not going to have to worry about a wet basement ever again!
Description of Work
Waterproofing my basement
Category
basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes
Kevin C.
5.0
08/03/2022
Great! David always does a great job. Very knowledgeable.
Description of Work
Yearly maintenance
Category
basement waterproofing, wells
Cost
$240
Hire Again?
Yes
JANET R.
5.0
07/27/2022
Gregg Poindexter was the service technician. He was great. His explanations were thorough. I now understand about the wall repair system.
Description of Work
Annual inspection
Category
basement waterproofing, structural engineer
Hire Again?
Yes
Lou W.
5.0
06/29/2022
Patrick surveyed our property and gave us options and good counsel on choosing how to address the problem areas. Shane and Dom performed the work. They communicated well, we’re on time, and did excellent work. Pricing was reasonable, and all work was completed on time and on budget. I would hire IBA again in a minute. I can confidently recommend them.
Description of Work
Concrete block foundation wall bowing due to pressure from outside. Settling in one corner due to footing failure. Needed correction of both items.
Category
concrete repair, structural engineer, foundation repair
Cost
$15,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Jeffrey F.
5.0
05/14/2022
Kyle S. and Duke S. did good work with a difficult job.
Description of Work
Cement lifting and leveling
Category
concrete repair, mudjacking
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hello! We're glad you had a great experience and appreciate your review. We'll be sure to share with the team. - Innovative Basement Authority
Robin H.
5.0
04/18/2022
DAVID KOTTKE gave me a heads up when he was close to my house. He was prompt, courteous Luckily, he had time to install a new one. I would highly recommend this company. And I'll use them again...
Description of Work
I have a sump pump in my basement. I didn't disconnect the discharge hose and it froze. The pump still worked but not very well. I had it replaced.
Category
concrete repair, wells
Cost
$720
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hello! Thank you so much for this stellar review. We are glad he provided you with an excellent service. – Innovative Basement Authority
Greg S.
5.0
04/08/2022
Mason Modjeski did a good job checking water mitigation options. Unfortunately, in the end more investigation was needed before singing up for the work to be done. If the work needs to be implanted I will call Mason Modjeski back for the job to be done.
Description of Work
Inspection for work on water leak
Category
insulation, basement waterproofing, wells
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Excellent! Thank you for leaving us this review. We’ll be sure to share with him. - Innovative Basement Authority
Tim S.
5.0
12/09/2021
Both David Kottke and Isaiah Swanson did a very good job of fixing the pumps and also some extra work to make it easier to clean the sump basins.
Description of Work
Needed to fix the sump pumps in crawl space. These were installed the previous year.
Category
basement waterproofing, wells
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hi! Thank you very much for taking the time to share this review. We're glad we were able to provide you with a great experience. - Innovative Basement Authority
June M.
5.0
11/03/2021
Very well David K was very friendly and professional Informed me about arrival time Gave full explanation of what he did
Description of Work
Sump pump cleaned out and basement encapsulation checked over
Category
basement waterproofing, wells
Cost
$220
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hi! We're glad he was able to show you [Member Information Removed] great experience. - Innovative Basement Authority
Robert D.
5.0
09/21/2021
Workers were friendly and knowledgeable. Job done quickly. Remote temperature sensors I placed under the home show today a temp of 59 with the outide temp in the low 30's. It will be interesting to see what the temps are when the outside temps go to zero and lower. There was no hard sell for the service as I had from a local provider.
Description of Work
Remove insulation and reinsulate with foam
Category
concrete repair, insulation
Cost
$20,000
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hello! Thank you for trusting us to provide your home with a solution! We are glad everything went well and we appreciate you taking the time out of your day to share the experience you had with us. - Innovative Basement Authority
Kalee T.
5.0
09/21/2021
Very well. Good crew, quick and good work. Great people to deal with during scheduling and the work being done. Good clean up afterwards too.
Description of Work
New drainage around perimeter of basement to eliminate water in basement, new sump pump.
Category
concrete repair, basement waterproofing, wells
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hi! We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us this note. Our company views customer satisfaction as top priority and we are committed to excellent service. - Innovative Basement Authority
David N.
5.0
07/21/2021
Great Marc and Nick did a great job
Description of Work
Lifted our sidewalk
Category
mudjacking
Cost
$1,986
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hi! Thanks for leaving us such a great review. Our dedicated staff will be pleased to learn of your kind words! - Innovative Basement Authority
Terri M.
5.0
07/12/2021
On July 1st (2021), Mel and Stephan from Innovative Basement Authority dug a 30'x18" trench by hand to bury our sump pump discharge pipe. They installed a freeze valve, 30' of 5" PVC, and a discharge grate, exactly where we asked to place it. They had to dig right next to the garage foundation, so this was no easy feat. They also made short work of removing a 4'x4' concrete pad for us. The guys were very courteous, punctual, and seriously hard-working. They did an exceptional job, and in just half a day, I was able to check 1 more item off my honey-do list! We are hoping to hire Innovative Basement Authority for some garage floor concrete work in the near future. Thanks IBA! Brian & Terri MacDonald
Description of Work
Sump pump discharge line buried
Category
concrete repair, wells
Cost
$2,694
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hi! Thank you for taking time to submit a review about your experience with our company. We'll be sure to share with the team. - Innovative Basement Authority
Joe M.
5.0
06/11/2021
Apron and parts of sidewalk had suddenly lowered 4-5 inches. They were brought up to grade. Some areas proved difficult with high points, the techs were able to raise other parts on the sections which lowered the high points. Techs were obviously experienced and knowledgeable. I'm very satisficed with the finished product.
Description of Work
Raising sidewalk, garage apron
Category
concrete repair
Cost
$2,200
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

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
Ed W.
5.0
06/11/2021
They did an awesome job, above and beyond. I would hire them again in an instant.
Description of Work
Lifting of driveway panels
Category
concrete repair
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hi! Thank you very much for taking the time to share this review. We're glad we were able to provide you with a great experience. - Innovative Basement Authority
Diane L.
5.0
06/11/2021
Innovative did a great job. They were fast, careful and friendly. Shane Piggott was particularly helpful. He went over and above to make sure things were running right, answered all of our calls immediately and came out to lend a hand when we needed him. I would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work
I had a Sump pump put in which meant cutting off 18" of dry wall, pulling back my carpet and jackhammering concrete.
Category
concrete repair, basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you so much for this review! We're glad our team was able to show you a stellar experience and we appreciate your recommendation. - Innovative Basement Authority
Kathryn S.
5.0
02/24/2021
They were very efficient and did a berry thorough job. I was very pleased with their work.
Description of Work
Basement Waterproofing
Category
basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hi! We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out of your day to leave us a 5-Star review. - Innovative Basement Authority
Tim S.
5.0
02/24/2021
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.
Description of Work
Basement Waterproofing
Category
concrete repair, basement waterproofing, wells
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hi, thanks for leaving us such a great review. Our dedicated staff will be pleased to learn of your kind words! - Innovative Basement Authority
Katie R.
5.0
11/06/2020
Went well, a few issues came up and the team was able to address them and communicate then right away. Very professional.
Description of Work
Waterproofing basement
Category
basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes
Will P.
5.0
10/16/2020
Excellent results with no water problem since.
Description of Work
Basement Waterproofing
Category
basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hello! Thank you so much for this awesome review. We're glad we were able to meet your expectations. - Innovative Basement Authority
Julie R.
5.0
10/16/2020
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.
Description of Work
Concrete Leveling and Foam Jacking
Category
mudjacking
Cost
$1,200
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hello! We're glad you had a great experience and appreciate your review. - Innovative Basement Authority
Carol B.
5.0
10/16/2020
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.
Description of Work
Leveling/mudjacking
Category
basement waterproofing, mudjacking
Cost
$2,800
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hello! We're glad you had a great experience and appreciate your review. - Innovative Basement Authority
Kelly L.
5.0
10/08/2020
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.
Description of Work
Wall bracing and waterproofing garage.
Category
basement waterproofing, structural engineer
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

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.
5.0
09/30/2020
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.
Description of Work
Replaced sump pump
Category
basement waterproofing, wells
Cost
$1,000
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hello! We're glad you had a great experience and appreciate your review. - Innovative Basement Authority

Phone

Address

1325 S Frandsen Ave

Rush City, MN 55069

Sunday
Closed
Monday
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Website

https://innovativebasementauthority.com/

Other Information

Services offered

Basement Waterproofing, Crawlspace Encapsulation and Repair, Sump Pumps, Residential Foundation Repair, Concrete Stabilization and Concrete Repair

Covid-19 update

We are actively performing full services. We are taking additional precautions to protect our customers.

Foundation, Waterproofing, Basement and Crawlspace Repair

Health & Safety Measures

We will wear masks and gloves when we visit your home
We will sanitize the workspace and all areas touched
We accept remote payment
All statements concerning COVID‑19 business operations and essential services are informational only, and are self‑reported and not verified by Angi.

FAQ

Innovative Basement Authority is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Innovative Basement Authority is open:

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

No, Innovative Basement Authority does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

Innovative Basement Authority offers the following services: Basement Waterproofing, Crawlspace Encapsulation and Repair, Sump Pumps, Residential Foundation Repair, Concrete Stabilization and Concrete Repair