Brown's Basements is the Twin Cities' premiere basement waterproofing contractor. We specialize in an array of expertise to assist in all of your professional waterproofing needs. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, we always ensure that the job is done right, on time, and within budget. Regardless of the size and scope, we aim to exceed your expectations. We utilize a specific skill-set that enables us to diagnose and successfully rectify any issue within a brief manner of time. We treat your property with the same degree of care and respect that we implement upon our own personal projects. Give us a call today to set-up an appointment, as we are anxiously awaiting your next call.
"Dedicated to quality workmanship. Sensed a high trust level from them which proved to be correct. Our project turned out to be more complicated than anticipated, but Colin confidently pressed on did a quality job. Deep level of experience and hands on management of the project."
Robert M on August 2023
Brown's Basements is the Twin Cities' premiere basement waterproofing contractor. We specialize in an array of expertise to assist in all of your professional waterproofing needs. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, we always ensure that the job is done right, on time, and within budget. Regardless of the size and scope, we aim to exceed your expectations. We utilize a specific skill-set that enables us to diagnose and successfully rectify any issue within a brief manner of time. We treat your property with the same degree of care and respect that we implement upon our own personal projects. Give us a call today to set-up an appointment, as we are anxiously awaiting your next call.
"Dedicated to quality workmanship. Sensed a high trust level from them which proved to be correct. Our project turned out to be more complicated than anticipated, but Colin confidently pressed on did a quality job. Deep level of experience and hands on management of the project."
Robert M on August 2023
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.
"Innovative Basement Authority provided repairs on one wall, added a sum pump and installed drain tile. Brenden B, Wyatt S and Travis S provided an exceptional service. They were professional, knowledgeable, left the area clean at all times and made sure I understood everything before they finished the project. "
Anita S on May 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.
"Innovative Basement Authority provided repairs on one wall, added a sum pump and installed drain tile. Brenden B, Wyatt S and Travis S provided an exceptional service. They were professional, knowledgeable, left the area clean at all times and made sure I understood everything before they finished the project. "
Anita S on May 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.
"Dave was unable to fix our issue but he gave expert advice and was very thorough. (Categories did not quite include our situation)."
Sarah O on June 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.
"Dave was unable to fix our issue but he gave expert advice and was very thorough. (Categories did not quite include our situation)."
Sarah O on June 2025
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.
"I’m very pleased with the job All Star did raising our driveway to meet our garage floor! Kenny, Greg, and Devon were friendly and helpful."
Dave C on June 2023
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.
"I’m very pleased with the job All Star did raising our driveway to meet our garage floor! Kenny, Greg, and Devon were friendly and helpful."
Dave C on June 2023
We install: Retaining Walls (boulders, stone fonda lac or concrete block) Brick Paver's (patios, walks, steps, driveways & firepits) Concrete Work (patios, walks, steps, driveways & garage floors) Decorative stamped concrete We are a small company doing quality work for over 40 years. We specialize in hardscapes of any kind; steps, walks, drives, patios in concrete, stamped concrete, brick or stone. Let us help design and install your job. Two-year warranty on all concrete work and three years on all brick pavers and retaining walls. Great employees you can trust because they take pride in every job.
"Crosstown was great to work with from start to finish. Of the three companies that estimated the job, Crosstown was the only one that was able to handle the entire job. Our new patio looks great. Thanks, Greg and team!"
DAN C on December 2024
We install: Retaining Walls (boulders, stone fonda lac or concrete block) Brick Paver's (patios, walks, steps, driveways & firepits) Concrete Work (patios, walks, steps, driveways & garage floors) Decorative stamped concrete We are a small company doing quality work for over 40 years. We specialize in hardscapes of any kind; steps, walks, drives, patios in concrete, stamped concrete, brick or stone. Let us help design and install your job. Two-year warranty on all concrete work and three years on all brick pavers and retaining walls. Great employees you can trust because they take pride in every job.
"Crosstown was great to work with from start to finish. Of the three companies that estimated the job, Crosstown was the only one that was able to handle the entire job. Our new patio looks great. Thanks, Greg and team!"
DAN C on December 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!
"Exceptional service provided by Brenden B, Wyatt S, and Travis S. They were professional, kept the area clean at all times and addressed all my questions and concerns. Very happy with the results."
Anita S on May 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!
"Exceptional service provided by Brenden B, Wyatt S, and Travis S. They were professional, kept the area clean at all times and addressed all my questions and concerns. Very happy with the results."
Anita S on May 2025
We've been installing concrete, brick, and stone in the Twin Cities for over 80 years. Our employees have been with us an average of 20 years.
"We chose Hage to replace our concrete steps because we thought they would be a trustworthy company. Mike Hage told us he wasn‘t sure they would get to our project before winter but we could put a 10% deposit down ($595) to hold the price for next year. In retrospect, that should have been a red flag because every other contractor we talked to wouldn’t take any money until they showed up to do the job. We ended up changing our plans before Hage even scheduled our project— still telling us they might not get to it until next year. We asked for our deposit back and he said no, essentially because in a document they sent us (but not the contract we signed) it stated that deposits are nonrefundable. We asked if he would please consider a partial refund, as I can understand the time it took to give us the estimate (even though those are free). He replied saying that our $595 deposit doesn’t even begin to cover the work their office does “printing photos, making job packets, and purchasing the permit.” I asked if any of that work had even been done considering our job wasn’t even going to be done until next year. He replied saying, “I am your salesman not the owner or your scapegoat. Please direct any further inquiries to the office directly as I have no knowledge of what has or has not been done-which makes no difference anyway.” Shocked by this rude and inconsiderate response. No accountability from Mike Hage of Hage Concrete. Hope this review prevents someone else from getting swindled."
A A on September 2023
We've been installing concrete, brick, and stone in the Twin Cities for over 80 years. Our employees have been with us an average of 20 years.
"We chose Hage to replace our concrete steps because we thought they would be a trustworthy company. Mike Hage told us he wasn‘t sure they would get to our project before winter but we could put a 10% deposit down ($595) to hold the price for next year. In retrospect, that should have been a red flag because every other contractor we talked to wouldn’t take any money until they showed up to do the job. We ended up changing our plans before Hage even scheduled our project— still telling us they might not get to it until next year. We asked for our deposit back and he said no, essentially because in a document they sent us (but not the contract we signed) it stated that deposits are nonrefundable. We asked if he would please consider a partial refund, as I can understand the time it took to give us the estimate (even though those are free). He replied saying that our $595 deposit doesn’t even begin to cover the work their office does “printing photos, making job packets, and purchasing the permit.” I asked if any of that work had even been done considering our job wasn’t even going to be done until next year. He replied saying, “I am your salesman not the owner or your scapegoat. Please direct any further inquiries to the office directly as I have no knowledge of what has or has not been done-which makes no difference anyway.” Shocked by this rude and inconsiderate response. No accountability from Mike Hage of Hage Concrete. Hope this review prevents someone else from getting swindled."
A A on September 2023
BDI Outdoor Solutions has over 20 years of experience in professional landscape management specializing in both Residential and Commercial Outdoor Solutions. Our well trained and experienced staff provide superior landscaping services that complement our expert design skills. By offering a wide range of services to maintain the beauty and functionality of your lawn and property, we work hard to get the results you deserve. After all, BDI’s philosophy is that there is no off-season when it comes to maintaining your investment. BDI Outdoor Solutions is ready to help you with any and all issues, 12 months out of the year. Our crew will help you achieve a better looking home by designing, constructing and maintaining an outdoor living space that will turn heads year-round. BDI prides itself in using only high-quality products and equipment to create designs that will be the envy of your entire neighborhood. See what a healthy, well-designed landscaped lawn can do to improve your property's curb appeal - and ultimately how it can enhance the value of your home. Contact us today to learn how BDI Outdoor Solutions can create the property of your dreams!
"They went above and beyond replacing a retaining wall for me. I would highly recomend. Theu were there every day until completed and did really nice work."
Thomas B on November 2024
BDI Outdoor Solutions has over 20 years of experience in professional landscape management specializing in both Residential and Commercial Outdoor Solutions. Our well trained and experienced staff provide superior landscaping services that complement our expert design skills. By offering a wide range of services to maintain the beauty and functionality of your lawn and property, we work hard to get the results you deserve. After all, BDI’s philosophy is that there is no off-season when it comes to maintaining your investment. BDI Outdoor Solutions is ready to help you with any and all issues, 12 months out of the year. Our crew will help you achieve a better looking home by designing, constructing and maintaining an outdoor living space that will turn heads year-round. BDI prides itself in using only high-quality products and equipment to create designs that will be the envy of your entire neighborhood. See what a healthy, well-designed landscaped lawn can do to improve your property's curb appeal - and ultimately how it can enhance the value of your home. Contact us today to learn how BDI Outdoor Solutions can create the property of your dreams!
"They went above and beyond replacing a retaining wall for me. I would highly recomend. Theu were there every day until completed and did really nice work."
Thomas B on November 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
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
Since 1949, G. Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing, Inc. has been providing quality concrete and waterproofing services in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area, and the surrounding suburbs. We have recently became a third generation owned business. Our business is focused on all types of concrete, foundation repair, and waterproofing. From installing a new sidewalk to making sure your basement stays dry, our team is quick to provide quality service at a competitive price. Call today for your free estimate!
"Water proofing very good results. BUT Caution regarding floor repair from ANY contractor. Make sure you discuss what the floor repair will look like. Mine is not level, and Much rougher Than original floor. Another contractor said it was better than He typically sees. This was done several years ago. Sorry about the late review."
Ted L on December 2020
Since 1949, G. Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing, Inc. has been providing quality concrete and waterproofing services in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area, and the surrounding suburbs. We have recently became a third generation owned business. Our business is focused on all types of concrete, foundation repair, and waterproofing. From installing a new sidewalk to making sure your basement stays dry, our team is quick to provide quality service at a competitive price. Call today for your free estimate!
"Water proofing very good results. BUT Caution regarding floor repair from ANY contractor. Make sure you discuss what the floor repair will look like. Mine is not level, and Much rougher Than original floor. Another contractor said it was better than He typically sees. This was done several years ago. Sorry about the late review."
Ted L on December 2020
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.