Area Rug Appraisal since 1881.
Honest assessment of whether your area rug warrants a formal appraisal — and certified USPAP-compliant written reports when it does. Free pick-up across five metros.
Continuously appraising area rugs since 1881.
Written appraisals follow Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice — defensible in court.
Listed by the Oriental Rug Buyers Guide as one of the country's top rug authorities.
Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, Memphis chapter.
Most area rugs don't need a formal appraisal. The basic synthetic, machine-made, or budget area rugs that fill many homes have replacement values low enough that a $150–$500 appraisal isn't economically justified. We say this up front because honest advice is the foundation of good service — and because the alternative (charging for unnecessary appraisals) is exactly the kind of practice that makes people skeptical of appraisers.
That said, plenty of area rugs do warrant formal appraisal. Hand-knotted oriental pieces, hand-tufted designer rugs from premium brands, antique rugs of any construction, silk or silk-highlighted pieces, and any rug being scheduled on a homeowner's insurance policy or settled in an estate or divorce. Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners has been valuing area rugs since 1881. Four generations of family training. Our written appraisals follow the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and are accepted by every major insurance carrier, by estate attorneys, and by the IRS for charitable-donation purposes.
The first step is free: send us a photo or bring the rug in, and we will tell you honestly whether a formal appraisal makes sense. If yes, we provide a written estimate up front and a documented written appraisal report including photographs, construction analysis, dimensions, fiber and dye assessment, current fair market value, replacement value where relevant, and full methodology. The appraisal is on letterhead, signed, and defensible if challenged. Free pick-up and delivery across all five metros we serve.
Which area rugs are worth appraising.
These are the categories where formal appraisal is typically justified. We'll always tell you honestly whether your specific rug fits.
Hand-knotted oriental
Persian, Turkish, Caucasian, Indian, Tibetan, Chinese — even modest hand-knotted pieces typically have appraisal-worthy replacement value.
Hand-tufted designer pieces
Some designer-label hand-tufted rugs have meaningful value, particularly older or limited-edition pieces. Most contemporary mass-market hand-tufted does not.
Antique rugs
Any rug 80 years or older typically warrants appraisal. Antiques are often under-insured because owners haven't updated valuations to current market.
Silk & silk-highlighted
Silk pieces are usually high-value enough to warrant appraisal regardless of age. Many are dramatically under-insured.
Insurance scheduling
Major insurance carriers require formal appraisal before adding rugs to fine-art or scheduled-property riders, regardless of value level.
Estate, divorce, donation
Probate, divorce settlement, and IRS charitable-donation documentation typically require formal appraisal for the rugs involved, regardless of category.
Every report we issue includes:
High-resolution photography
Full-rug, detail, and back-of-rug photographs documenting condition at the time of appraisal.
Construction analysis
Knot density, weave structure, fiber content, and dye analysis (natural vs. synthetic).
Origin and dating
Regional weaving tradition (when applicable) and approximate date of weaving.
Condition assessment
Honest documentation of pile loss, repair history, structural integrity, and any condition issues affecting value.
Stated value with methodology
Current fair market value (or replacement value, depending on intended use) with stated methodology and comparables.
USPAP compliance
Reports follow the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice — accepted by insurance carriers, courts, and the IRS.
Area rug appraisal across 5 metros.
Certified USPAP-compliant appraisal for area rugs in every market we serve. Free pick-up, free delivery.
Frequently asked questions.
Is my area rug worth appraising?
What's the minimum value where an appraisal makes sense?
How do I know if my area rug is hand-knotted or machine-made?
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Where do you offer area rug appraisal?
Available across five metros.
Free pick-up and delivery in every city we serve. Tap a city for local details and your nearest phone number.