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Last update on April 11, 2025
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
New Homes, Remodeling, Additions, insurance repairs, renovations, kitchen and bath remodeling, garage additions, pole barns, additional story added to homes, construction management services for any construction activities, roofing, siding, and window replacements, etc. We are known for getting projects completed in a timely manner that other can't see getting completed, we think outside the box with problem solving. We give free first visits to see if there is a fit for us working together so there is no obligation. Give us a call. If you call outside regular hours please leave a message and we will get back to you if it is an emergency. Our goal is to make your vision of what new project you are entering into a reality!!!
New Homes, Remodeling, Additions, insurance repairs, renovations, kitchen and bath remodeling, garage additions, pole barns, additional story added to homes, construction management services for any construction activities, roofing, siding, and window replacements, etc. We are known for getting projects completed in a timely manner that other can't see getting completed, we think outside the box with problem solving. We give free first visits to see if there is a fit for us working together so there is no obligation. Give us a call. If you call outside regular hours please leave a message and we will get back to you if it is an emergency. Our goal is to make your vision of what new project you are entering into a reality!!!
Structural wall removal Home repair Renovation
"Exceeded expectations! Andrew and his team were able to level and add supports to our floor to carry the load of a kitchen island that was part of our kitchen renovation. Flooring companies were only able to offer a band-aid fix that did not address the cause or offer a permanent solution. We were so thankful to find Andrew and his team of experts at Load Bearing Wall Company. They understand that level floors are key to a structurally sound home. They also installed a 14 ft. steel beam that repaired structural damage and allow us to realize our open concept dream kitchen. I would hire them again without reservation. From the first initial meeting and throughout the project (which only took a few days), Andrew was responsive and made sure we knew what was happening every step of the way. They treated our home like it was their own."
Joan B on July 2022
Structural wall removal Home repair Renovation
"Exceeded expectations! Andrew and his team were able to level and add supports to our floor to carry the load of a kitchen island that was part of our kitchen renovation. Flooring companies were only able to offer a band-aid fix that did not address the cause or offer a permanent solution. We were so thankful to find Andrew and his team of experts at Load Bearing Wall Company. They understand that level floors are key to a structurally sound home. They also installed a 14 ft. steel beam that repaired structural damage and allow us to realize our open concept dream kitchen. I would hire them again without reservation. From the first initial meeting and throughout the project (which only took a few days), Andrew was responsive and made sure we knew what was happening every step of the way. They treated our home like it was their own."
Joan B on July 2022
We design public spaces which bring together people of all ages and abilities, fostering a sense of community and belonging. Our passion is creating incredible, memorable playgrounds and parks. Each project reflects our signature values: exciting & inclusive design, thorough planning, and quality workmanship.
We design public spaces which bring together people of all ages and abilities, fostering a sense of community and belonging. Our passion is creating incredible, memorable playgrounds and parks. Each project reflects our signature values: exciting & inclusive design, thorough planning, and quality workmanship.
We are a small business, looking for customers to provide quality and timely work for. We handle all aspects of general construction. Give us a call today!
"Highly recommend and excellent person to work with!! Responsive, detailed, honest, and does the job right. We had a complex job of moving our staircase and adding a basement window. Staircase required structural engineering and was a project many people turned down as they felt it was too complicated. In addition, he cut a 5’x4’ + hole through foundation to add a window. He was priced well, and did excellent work. We can’t recommend him enough and look forward to completing more projects with him!"
Kelsey M on October 2020
We are a small business, looking for customers to provide quality and timely work for. We handle all aspects of general construction. Give us a call today!
"Highly recommend and excellent person to work with!! Responsive, detailed, honest, and does the job right. We had a complex job of moving our staircase and adding a basement window. Staircase required structural engineering and was a project many people turned down as they felt it was too complicated. In addition, he cut a 5’x4’ + hole through foundation to add a window. He was priced well, and did excellent work. We can’t recommend him enough and look forward to completing more projects with him!"
Kelsey M on October 2020
Cad Outsourcing serves an engineering service in Drafting & designing a building & nonbuilding structure. We are the group of engineer's providing the cad engineering service. Our drafters and designer are also highly qualified and are so fluent in English so they can easily understand the client requirement. Our Engineer's, drafter's and designers lend a hand of latest technologies, as a result, can give time-bound and quality cad services. Cad Outsourcing provides Architectural Cad Drafting, 2D Cad drafting, 2D Architecture Drawing, Architectural 3D Model, BIM Services, Cad Drafting Service, Electrical Cad, Electrical Circuit Diagram, Electrical Schematic Diagram, Electrical Design, Structure Cad Services, 3d Model, Structure Design, Structure Detailing, Steel Structure Drafting, Steel Structure Design, 3D Animation, Mechanical Cad drafting, Mechanical 3D Model, Mechanical cad Design, MEP Drawings, 3D Rendering Services, Cad Conversion, Paper to cad Conversion, Raster to Vector to our clients across the global.
Cad Outsourcing serves an engineering service in Drafting & designing a building & nonbuilding structure. We are the group of engineer's providing the cad engineering service. Our drafters and designer are also highly qualified and are so fluent in English so they can easily understand the client requirement. Our Engineer's, drafter's and designers lend a hand of latest technologies, as a result, can give time-bound and quality cad services. Cad Outsourcing provides Architectural Cad Drafting, 2D Cad drafting, 2D Architecture Drawing, Architectural 3D Model, BIM Services, Cad Drafting Service, Electrical Cad, Electrical Circuit Diagram, Electrical Schematic Diagram, Electrical Design, Structure Cad Services, 3d Model, Structure Design, Structure Detailing, Steel Structure Drafting, Steel Structure Design, 3D Animation, Mechanical Cad drafting, Mechanical 3D Model, Mechanical cad Design, MEP Drawings, 3D Rendering Services, Cad Conversion, Paper to cad Conversion, Raster to Vector to our clients across the global.
Small project and quick response specialist. SCJensen provides Structural Engineering solutions to homeowners, business owners, contractors, inspectors and realtors. We can help with the design of new structures or remodels, with repairs or inspections. We can help out with city requirements for Structural Engineering certification. Residential or commercial. Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Small project and quick response specialist. SCJensen provides Structural Engineering solutions to homeowners, business owners, contractors, inspectors and realtors. We can help with the design of new structures or remodels, with repairs or inspections. We can help out with city requirements for Structural Engineering certification. Residential or commercial. Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Crossroad Concrete and Masonry LLC is a masonry contractor from Elko New Market, MN, specialized in custom colored and stamped concrete sidewalks, steps, driveways, patios, fire pits, foundations, excavation and more. Lonsdale, MN;New Prague, MN;Cannon Falls, MN;Hampton, MN;Jordan, MN
"Many delays mostly due to him accepting other jobs and pushing mine back weeks. 2 week job took 3 months to complete; the job did grow in scope - so 3 weeks might have been reasonable, but... I was probably too nice, but was smart enough to hold back final payment until completed. Super nice man and employees. He is extremely knowledgeable about all things concrete - an expert. Unfortunately he was rushed, had higher value projects come up (mine was $8K), and doesn't provide guarantees. Some of my hearth bricks were damaged during grouting - upsetting to me; admittedly we were chatting while he was working. the garage leaks worse than before - the waterproofing painted on the exterior and interior is flaking and peeling after only one winter (I did not request this, but was already in process when I noticed - he said it would last long) - (it will need wired brushed removal) and the exterior caulking is not preventing leaks - he added expansion joints to floor to prevent other cracks. The basement post work was done to high standards - great job just very messy, poor cleanup. The new steps are holding up well thus far - a little pooling of water on one side of two of the steps - he back filled with concrete debri before the pour of the concrete (seems like that is a common industry practice) - it seemed like an inaccurate estimate concrete order - he used good quality concrete. Some other work done seems to be okay. The biggest issue is organization, lack of prep to have all he needs when he arrives, timing, responsiveness, rushing and lack of follow-up to resolve issues. He was squeezing in my projects between his higher value projects; when we started he wasn't very busy - so things changed. He was trying to maximize outdoor jobs before winter - probably a MN thing for contractors. That's why he didn't complete my indoor stuff till later. He didn't provide a written contract although I asked; I had to insist on a written receipt. I think if I had been a stronger project manager of his work and I had more energy for that, I would hire him again - but that's not really what I want to do. He does need a strong project manager. Very disappointing but kinda, sorta okay. I really wish it was different. Two neighbors had similar experiences. If you want to project manage and work alongside him... you would learn a lot and have fun. That might be a really good and very unique business niche for him."
Linda K on May 2022
Crossroad Concrete and Masonry LLC is a masonry contractor from Elko New Market, MN, specialized in custom colored and stamped concrete sidewalks, steps, driveways, patios, fire pits, foundations, excavation and more. Lonsdale, MN;New Prague, MN;Cannon Falls, MN;Hampton, MN;Jordan, MN
"Many delays mostly due to him accepting other jobs and pushing mine back weeks. 2 week job took 3 months to complete; the job did grow in scope - so 3 weeks might have been reasonable, but... I was probably too nice, but was smart enough to hold back final payment until completed. Super nice man and employees. He is extremely knowledgeable about all things concrete - an expert. Unfortunately he was rushed, had higher value projects come up (mine was $8K), and doesn't provide guarantees. Some of my hearth bricks were damaged during grouting - upsetting to me; admittedly we were chatting while he was working. the garage leaks worse than before - the waterproofing painted on the exterior and interior is flaking and peeling after only one winter (I did not request this, but was already in process when I noticed - he said it would last long) - (it will need wired brushed removal) and the exterior caulking is not preventing leaks - he added expansion joints to floor to prevent other cracks. The basement post work was done to high standards - great job just very messy, poor cleanup. The new steps are holding up well thus far - a little pooling of water on one side of two of the steps - he back filled with concrete debri before the pour of the concrete (seems like that is a common industry practice) - it seemed like an inaccurate estimate concrete order - he used good quality concrete. Some other work done seems to be okay. The biggest issue is organization, lack of prep to have all he needs when he arrives, timing, responsiveness, rushing and lack of follow-up to resolve issues. He was squeezing in my projects between his higher value projects; when we started he wasn't very busy - so things changed. He was trying to maximize outdoor jobs before winter - probably a MN thing for contractors. That's why he didn't complete my indoor stuff till later. He didn't provide a written contract although I asked; I had to insist on a written receipt. I think if I had been a stronger project manager of his work and I had more energy for that, I would hire him again - but that's not really what I want to do. He does need a strong project manager. Very disappointing but kinda, sorta okay. I really wish it was different. Two neighbors had similar experiences. If you want to project manage and work alongside him... you would learn a lot and have fun. That might be a really good and very unique business niche for him."
Linda K on May 2022
We specialize in storm damage restoration for, fire, water, wind and hail damage. Allow us to inspect your home for damage with no out of pocket cost. We help home owners with their insurance claims to ensure all applicable damage is accounted for and paid by insurance. We specialize in exterior/interior remodeling twin cities. Safety, high-Quality and your budget is our main concern for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. We have a two part payment system. Initial down payment is required to provide funds for materials, dumpster, permits, logistics...... Once the project is complete to your satisfaction we provide a final inspection and punch list to close out the permit; request of final remaining balance due is issued with permit close out.. LICENSE # BC635994 822 Magnolia Ave. E St. Paul, MN 55106 651-447-2082 651-387-6951
We specialize in storm damage restoration for, fire, water, wind and hail damage. Allow us to inspect your home for damage with no out of pocket cost. We help home owners with their insurance claims to ensure all applicable damage is accounted for and paid by insurance. We specialize in exterior/interior remodeling twin cities. Safety, high-Quality and your budget is our main concern for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. We have a two part payment system. Initial down payment is required to provide funds for materials, dumpster, permits, logistics...... Once the project is complete to your satisfaction we provide a final inspection and punch list to close out the permit; request of final remaining balance due is issued with permit close out.. LICENSE # BC635994 822 Magnolia Ave. E St. Paul, MN 55106 651-447-2082 651-387-6951
No, it’s not legal for unlicensed individuals to conduct structural calculations for buildings or building repairs. Not only do licensing requirements prevent DIYers from tackling this project, but mistakes can also be extremely dangerous and put your property and anyone inside or near it at risk of severe injury or even death. You should always hire a licensed and certified local structural engineer to make structural calculations.
Yes, all states require structural engineers to carry the proper license, with specifics determined by each state. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to confirm that the structural engineer you’re considering holds the required licensing to tackle your job. Hiring an unlicensed structural engineer will not only cause issues with permits but it could also lead to an unsafe building. The cost of a professional, licensed, and experienced engineer is well worth the investment.
The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:
Do you have experience working in my specific area?
Do you have professional indemnity insurance?
What will your structural report cover?
Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?
How long have you been in business?
Do you have a list of customer references?
Structural engineers typically charge between $100 and $250 per hour, but many jobs won’t be based on a per-hour fee. Instead, the structural engineer will offer a flat rate for the inspection and structural calculations. The flat rate for a structural engineer costs an average of around $550, but you could see prices ranging from $300 to $800, depending on the complexity of your project and how easy it is to access certain parts of your home for the inspection.
Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.