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.
"Ben A was awesome once again. He came in the morning and got all his supplies and went to work. I came back later in the day and he was almost done with all the work inside and outside. Explained everything and got me all set up for my payments. I haven't had the best with past project and some contractors but Ben put me at ease the first time and even more so this time around. He was kind and very helpful understanding everything. I will recommend this company to anyone looking for projects to be done and I will keep this company for any future projects.. Thank you "
Jami O on April 2025
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.
"Ben A was awesome once again. He came in the morning and got all his supplies and went to work. I came back later in the day and he was almost done with all the work inside and outside. Explained everything and got me all set up for my payments. I haven't had the best with past project and some contractors but Ben put me at ease the first time and even more so this time around. He was kind and very helpful understanding everything. I will recommend this company to anyone looking for projects to be done and I will keep this company for any future projects.. Thank you "
Jami O on April 2025
We specialize in hardscape design/build installations performed for thousand of customers since 1978. They trust us, have confidence in us and know we have the experience to expertly complete the project! We can help you with complete landscape renovations or new home landscaping. We are a full service design/build construction landscape company providing services that include retaining walls, paver & natural stone patios, walkways and driveways. Fire features, outdoor kitchens, seating benches , stone columns, plantings, pool removals/pool hardscape & landscape, shoreline renovations and more! Our facility is located in Minnetonka and is staffed daily Monday through Friday to assist you. On site estimates are scheduled at your home with the owners of L&R to accurately identify your landscape needs, wants and challenges. You will receive a documented proposal that identifies various application costs and a design may be created for your review depending upon the scope and scale of the project. We have the desire, skills, knowledge, and ability to do it all. We are experts in managing the installation process, ensuring that your landscaping project is a positive experience and is completed with outstanding results! Please let us know how we can help you!
"They were great to work with - professional, consultative, and detail-oriented. We are very happy with the work."
Sean K on September 2024
We specialize in hardscape design/build installations performed for thousand of customers since 1978. They trust us, have confidence in us and know we have the experience to expertly complete the project! We can help you with complete landscape renovations or new home landscaping. We are a full service design/build construction landscape company providing services that include retaining walls, paver & natural stone patios, walkways and driveways. Fire features, outdoor kitchens, seating benches , stone columns, plantings, pool removals/pool hardscape & landscape, shoreline renovations and more! Our facility is located in Minnetonka and is staffed daily Monday through Friday to assist you. On site estimates are scheduled at your home with the owners of L&R to accurately identify your landscape needs, wants and challenges. You will receive a documented proposal that identifies various application costs and a design may be created for your review depending upon the scope and scale of the project. We have the desire, skills, knowledge, and ability to do it all. We are experts in managing the installation process, ensuring that your landscaping project is a positive experience and is completed with outstanding results! Please let us know how we can help you!
"They were great to work with - professional, consultative, and detail-oriented. We are very happy with the work."
Sean K on September 2024
Established in 2005, Innovative Basement Authority stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. 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. Innovative Basement Authority 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 IBA, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!
"I had my basement waterproofed with Innovative Basement Authority. Bryce J. was my inspector and was very knowledgeable and helpful. He gave me some great advice about my home. Adam S. and Josh W. completed the project and did a phenomenal job. They were courteous, professional, highly skilled, and did a great clean up as well. I was so impressed with the results, I would definitely recommend their services."
Ryann L on June 2024
Established in 2005, Innovative Basement Authority stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. 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. Innovative Basement Authority 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 IBA, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!
"I had my basement waterproofed with Innovative Basement Authority. Bryce J. was my inspector and was very knowledgeable and helpful. He gave me some great advice about my home. Adam S. and Josh W. completed the project and did a phenomenal job. They were courteous, professional, highly skilled, and did a great clean up as well. I was so impressed with the results, I would definitely recommend their services."
Ryann L on June 2024
When you look outside your window or arrive home from a long day, do you feel that your yard is lacking that certain ‘wow’ factor? Do you want to do something to update your yard but are unsure what needs to be done? Or, do you have a certain vision for your dream yard but don’t know where to get started? Whatever the case, All American Lawn and Landscaping can help you get the dream design for your yard. We are a family owned company with over 40 years experience. Call now to schedule your service.
"John was very helpful in planning our paver patio and fire pit. The crew was great. Very prompt, professional and courteous!"
Nancy E on June 2024
When you look outside your window or arrive home from a long day, do you feel that your yard is lacking that certain ‘wow’ factor? Do you want to do something to update your yard but are unsure what needs to be done? Or, do you have a certain vision for your dream yard but don’t know where to get started? Whatever the case, All American Lawn and Landscaping can help you get the dream design for your yard. We are a family owned company with over 40 years experience. Call now to schedule your service.
"John was very helpful in planning our paver patio and fire pit. The crew was great. Very prompt, professional and courteous!"
Nancy E on June 2024
Murphy's Lawn & Landscaping has been family owned & operated and serving our customers since 1986. Enhance the appearance of your yard with lawn maintenance and landscaping-hardscaping and pavers services. We are focused on your complete satisfaction and make sure you always receive commendable services at competitive rates. 8-14 employees. Cost is determined by the job. No Additional travel charges or service charges. Extra charges for after hours service. Ask about Angie's List Discount. **Please note we currently are not taking estimates on Masonry, tuckpointing, or any brickwork that is attached to a homes structure or foundation***
"The P.H.M team was extremely responsive through the whole process. Pat provided detailed information around each phase of the project and made very helpful recommendations. The project took a couple days and Pat and his team were very consistent in when they’d show up and when they’d leave. The patio looks great and is exactly as we design and requested. The patio is too new to comment on durability, wear, or anything like that, but regardless, I’d recommend Pat and his team for your patio paver job."
Sarah K on October 2024
Murphy's Lawn & Landscaping has been family owned & operated and serving our customers since 1986. Enhance the appearance of your yard with lawn maintenance and landscaping-hardscaping and pavers services. We are focused on your complete satisfaction and make sure you always receive commendable services at competitive rates. 8-14 employees. Cost is determined by the job. No Additional travel charges or service charges. Extra charges for after hours service. Ask about Angie's List Discount. **Please note we currently are not taking estimates on Masonry, tuckpointing, or any brickwork that is attached to a homes structure or foundation***
"The P.H.M team was extremely responsive through the whole process. Pat provided detailed information around each phase of the project and made very helpful recommendations. The project took a couple days and Pat and his team were very consistent in when they’d show up and when they’d leave. The patio looks great and is exactly as we design and requested. The patio is too new to comment on durability, wear, or anything like that, but regardless, I’d recommend Pat and his team for your patio paver job."
Sarah K on October 2024
All-Star Basements is based out of Rochester, Minnesota and covers Southern Minnesota including the Twin Cities area, Western Wisconsin and parts of Northeast Iowa. Our team is committed to solving our customers’ waterproofing, foundation repair, or crawl space needs and offering multiple solutions to choose from. As a proud member of the National Waterproof Members of America, we have the best products available to solve your leaky basement, seepage, or flooding issues. Our lineup also includes multiple crawl space solutions. If you have foundation problems that need any kind of repair, we can help! We feature the nationally renowned Grip-Tite Foundation Systems, which has a long history of fixing homeowners’ foundation repair issues. At All-Star Basements, we are committed to providing multiple solutions to choose from to help fix any basement problem you may have. We take great pride in caring for all of our customers’ needs, big or small - we do it all!
"Very friendly, very knowledgeable, and great price. I would recommend All-Star Basements to anyone in Rochester. They know there stuff and get the job done in a timely fashion at a great price."
Brock J on January 2021
All-Star Basements is based out of Rochester, Minnesota and covers Southern Minnesota including the Twin Cities area, Western Wisconsin and parts of Northeast Iowa. Our team is committed to solving our customers’ waterproofing, foundation repair, or crawl space needs and offering multiple solutions to choose from. As a proud member of the National Waterproof Members of America, we have the best products available to solve your leaky basement, seepage, or flooding issues. Our lineup also includes multiple crawl space solutions. If you have foundation problems that need any kind of repair, we can help! We feature the nationally renowned Grip-Tite Foundation Systems, which has a long history of fixing homeowners’ foundation repair issues. At All-Star Basements, we are committed to providing multiple solutions to choose from to help fix any basement problem you may have. We take great pride in caring for all of our customers’ needs, big or small - we do it all!
"Very friendly, very knowledgeable, and great price. I would recommend All-Star Basements to anyone in Rochester. They know there stuff and get the job done in a timely fashion at a great price."
Brock J on January 2021
We are a professionally preferred concrete raising and foundation contractor serving all of Minnesota. We WILL provide: Quality Work Competitive Prices Fast & Reliable Workmanship
"They were on time, quick, professional and cleaned up when they were done. Have already recommended them to our neighbors."
Lynn P on October 2024
We are a professionally preferred concrete raising and foundation contractor serving all of Minnesota. We WILL provide: Quality Work Competitive Prices Fast & Reliable Workmanship
"They were on time, quick, professional and cleaned up when they were done. Have already recommended them to our neighbors."
Lynn P on October 2024
My name is Tom Sirek and I am the owner of Sirek landscaping. But it really doesn't explain how we do business, I have people who have been with me for 8, 10 and even 12 years and everything is a we thing with us. My guys and myself go out of the way to make sure all of our customers have a great experience and no matter who you deal with on our jobsites you get the same commitment to excellence and customer service. From general landscaping to solving water issues, walls patios natural stone, decorative rock, mulch , boulder work, timbers, paver patios tree removal and even concrete work we have highly experienced people to get your work done right so it lasts and looks beautiful. Experts at keeping water out of basements of moving settling water, we do it all. Over 3 decades of serving clients throughout the entire Twin Cities area. We truly are dedicated to holding ourselves to the highest standards to provide a top quality product to all of our customers on all jobs, big or small. A+ Rating on Better Business Bureau and decades of service without one bad grade from anyone we have ever done work for. With our experience we solve things many others can't and bring the old fashion customer service to every job. Please contact us through Angi or directly at Tomsirek@gmail.com Thank you for your consideration!
"GREAT experience with Tom and his crew landscaping the south side of my property! Very professional and super flexible, executed on project plan and easily worked in additional plantings, stone, and sod as project progressed and I wanted to add. Crew was on time every day, quick and efficient and very neat. Tom made great suggestions that enhanced original plan. Very fair price for the work performed. Best landscaper I have ever used, and I highly recommend!"
stephen m on July 2024
My name is Tom Sirek and I am the owner of Sirek landscaping. But it really doesn't explain how we do business, I have people who have been with me for 8, 10 and even 12 years and everything is a we thing with us. My guys and myself go out of the way to make sure all of our customers have a great experience and no matter who you deal with on our jobsites you get the same commitment to excellence and customer service. From general landscaping to solving water issues, walls patios natural stone, decorative rock, mulch , boulder work, timbers, paver patios tree removal and even concrete work we have highly experienced people to get your work done right so it lasts and looks beautiful. Experts at keeping water out of basements of moving settling water, we do it all. Over 3 decades of serving clients throughout the entire Twin Cities area. We truly are dedicated to holding ourselves to the highest standards to provide a top quality product to all of our customers on all jobs, big or small. A+ Rating on Better Business Bureau and decades of service without one bad grade from anyone we have ever done work for. With our experience we solve things many others can't and bring the old fashion customer service to every job. Please contact us through Angi or directly at Tomsirek@gmail.com Thank you for your consideration!
"GREAT experience with Tom and his crew landscaping the south side of my property! Very professional and super flexible, executed on project plan and easily worked in additional plantings, stone, and sod as project progressed and I wanted to add. Crew was on time every day, quick and efficient and very neat. Tom made great suggestions that enhanced original plan. Very fair price for the work performed. Best landscaper I have ever used, and I highly recommend!"
stephen m on July 2024
May contact through email. Award winning. At Better Yards & Gardens Excellence is our standard for your landscape design! Creating your outdoor living space not only gives enjoyment to your family, but also enhances the investment potential of your property.
"Jessica Nosbush Perez and the enter Better Yards & Gardens crew were wonderful. Jessica's design schematics and descriptions were fantastic for planning discussions, and she really heard me when I told her how very much I love PINKS! We have touches and pops of pinks all over our yard. Jessica and crew added trees and boxwoods and hydrangeas and all manner of beautiful growing things to help make our yard more beautiful. We were delighted with their work and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Thank you, Jessica, and thank you Better Yards & Gardens!"
Sara A on December 2023
May contact through email. Award winning. At Better Yards & Gardens Excellence is our standard for your landscape design! Creating your outdoor living space not only gives enjoyment to your family, but also enhances the investment potential of your property.
"Jessica Nosbush Perez and the enter Better Yards & Gardens crew were wonderful. Jessica's design schematics and descriptions were fantastic for planning discussions, and she really heard me when I told her how very much I love PINKS! We have touches and pops of pinks all over our yard. Jessica and crew added trees and boxwoods and hydrangeas and all manner of beautiful growing things to help make our yard more beautiful. We were delighted with their work and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Thank you, Jessica, and thank you Better Yards & Gardens!"
Sara A on December 2023
We are a family owned small concrete business out of Hammond, WI 10 Years of Experience Specializing in Flat Concrete Work. - Decorative Concrete - Pour/ Repair Concrete/Patching/Overlays (Driveways, Aprons, Patios, Sidewalks, Steps, Stoops, Garage Slabs, Pole Shed Floors, pool decks,Basement Floors, and Floating Slabs) Installation of pools - Free Bids
"Excellent work Thank you"
Nadege Y on July 2024
We are a family owned small concrete business out of Hammond, WI 10 Years of Experience Specializing in Flat Concrete Work. - Decorative Concrete - Pour/ Repair Concrete/Patching/Overlays (Driveways, Aprons, Patios, Sidewalks, Steps, Stoops, Garage Slabs, Pole Shed Floors, pool decks,Basement Floors, and Floating Slabs) Installation of pools - Free Bids
"Excellent work Thank you"
Nadege Y on July 2024
French drains can last between 30 and 40 years, offering long-term protection for your home's foundation. They work by diverting both underground and surface water away from your property, helping prevent water buildup and structural damage. Opting for models with cloth filters can extend the drain's durability even further. Regular maintenance and professional installation ensure your system works efficiently for decades.
You can install a French drain anywhere from two feet below ground to the level of your foundation's footings. If you're dealing with surface water like rain or snowmelt, a shallow drain might suffice. But if you're concerned about groundwater, you'll need a deeper drain inside your home. Contractors typically install interior perimeter drains beneath the basement floor's concrete.
Yes, interior French drains are very effective at preventing flooding and water damage in your home. When properly installed, they channel moisture away from your structure. If the perimeter pipe ever clogs, a plumber can easily access it for repairs. To maximize efficiency, it's essential to combine an interior French drain with a sump pump, which helps redirect water away from your home.
Certified professionals install French drains to ensure they work properly. You can hire foundation specialists, licensed plumbers, or experienced landscapers—all have the expertise and tools needed for proper installation. They design systems that redirect water safely away from your property. By trusting a qualified expert, you ensure your French drain will perform well and protect your home for the long term.
After installing a French drain, you should take a few steps to keep it working well. First, repair any areas of your lawn or garden that were disturbed during installation—this might include reseeding grass or replanting flowers. If you had the drain installed in your basement, consider upgrading your waterproofing for extra protection. Finally, schedule regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the system continues diverting water efficiently and protecting your property over time.