Anyone had Impressive Basement Systems

18 years ago

I like the idea of 25 colors to choose from and no ugly dividers . Anyone have info on this product?Very simular to owens corning it looks like.

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Scott D.

7 years ago

I had Impressive Basements finish my 1,000 sq ft basement. It has an office with french doors, a closet for my sump pump, an enclosed stairway to make a closet with door and a full wall with double door to storage / utility equipment area, and bathroom access door. They installed an Armstrong acoustic drop ceiling with 17 canned LED lights, heating and cooling vents, light switches w/dimmer, 15 electric outlets, steel studs, R19 rated insulated wall panels with two separate colors of self-repairing fabric so no painting. They have 20 color choices for wall fabric which is made from recycled water bottles. The materials are all non organic and water proof. My install includes 900 sq ft of Shaw LVT wood looking plank flooring. If there is ever a water leak or flooding the panels can be easily and quickly removed for drying. All materials are backed by Impressive for the life of the property. It is not cheap! My cost was $40,000. It can be installed in two weeks or less! Yes two weeks. If you are installing a full bathroom it will add a non negotiable cost of $16,000.00, which will add a week or two longer depending on the plumbing situation. Yes I could have done it cheaper with sheetrock wood studs etc, but I will never have to worry about mold problems and it really looks great. The wall panels can hold items upto 25 lbs and the anchor when removed will leave no visible mark or damage to fabric unlike sheetrock! During the construction if you identify where you want to have heavy items secured such as LCD Tvs or heavy wall hangings they will assist with properly installing them on wall panels at no additional cost. Fabric does not stain and dirt-dust can be wiped off with damp soapy cloth.

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Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
18 years ago
If you do a search here of Impressive Basement Systems, you will find there are many folks who do not find them very impressive.

Sue
sshippee
18 years ago
I did the search as you stated and didn't find anythign negative about impressive basement systems on this site. So I am not sure about what chemocurl was speaking. I also am wondering about this company, I am trying to decide if I am going to hire them or do it myself. Unless anyone has heard of any of these systems being available for the DIY.
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dawnbrn
18 years ago
Hi. I have been researching Impressive Basements myself. My DH and I weren't approved for the loan we wanted so we are hoping to finish our basement and put in a bathroom for under 20,000. It is about 1000 sq.ft I guess. My DH isn't handy nor does he want to atempt to be so I guess we are going to go one of these routes. I can't find much info either positive or negative on these guys. Just wish I had a ballpark estimate of the cost before actually talking to companies. But I have heard neg. things about Owens Corning. My in laws had theirs down by them. Too $ and not that impressive as far as OC goes.
theporchguy
18 years ago
Try looking up thebasementstore.net. They'll give you an idea of prices.

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westsidewade
17 years ago
I was a subcontractor for Basement Experts / Owens Corning and Impressive for years. Worked my but off for them.
Just a warning for those subs out there considering working for BE/Owens Corning, in the beginning they pull money from your checks as an insurance policy to make sure you guarantee your work for a year. I can understand that. But once the year passes with no call backs they are to return the money.
Its been 2 years and I still haven't seen my $700.00. Beware subs, they'll screw you the same way they do everyone else.

Impressive has been really good guys to work for and the product is far better than the OC product. They will cut you the best deal, back the product and workmanship without hesitation.