Oriental Rug Appraisal in Nashville, TN.
Certified written rug appraisals across Middle Tennessee — for insurance, estate, divorce, and pre-sale documentation.
Continuously valuing oriental rugs since 1881, with deep regional and historical market knowledge.
Written appraisals follow the 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.
Nashville has one of the fastest-growing markets for fine rugs in the Southeast — both newcomers bringing inherited pieces from elsewhere and longtime collectors with significant collections in Belle Meade, Brentwood, and Franklin. When those rugs need a written appraisal for insurance scheduling, estate planning, divorce proceedings, or before sale, you need a certified appraiser whose documentation will hold up.
Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners has provided rug appraisals since 1881. Our reports follow the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), are routinely accepted by every major insurance carrier, and are submitted regularly to estate attorneys, divorce attorneys, and the IRS. Our appraisers know what discriminating buyers and sellers will pay in current market conditions, and they document each rug with photographs, knot count, fiber and dye analysis, regional origin, condition, and methodology.
Free pick-up across Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, Mount Juliet, and the surrounding Middle Tennessee counties. Most appraisals are returned within two to three weeks; rush service is available.
Certified appraisals across Nashville.
As Nashville has grown, so has the value tucked into its rug collections — particularly in Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Green Hills, and the established homes of Brentwood and Franklin, where fine Persian and Caucasian pieces are common. We prepare written, certified appraisals for insurance, estate, and resale purposes, documented to the standard carriers and attorneys require.
Insurance agents and estate attorneys across Davidson and Williamson counties recommend us for exactly this work. We coordinate appraisals throughout the Middle Tennessee metro — Hendersonville, Mount Juliet, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and beyond. Call (615) 730-8515 to schedule.
Why Nashville trusts Fred Remmers for valuation.
Insurance, estate, and legal documentation
Our written reports are routinely accepted by every major insurance carrier, by estate attorneys for probate, by family-law attorneys for divorce, and by the IRS for charitable-donation documentation.
Certified, USPAP-compliant reports
Reports follow the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Each includes photographs, full descriptive notes, condition assessment, current market value, and methodology — defensible in court.
Five generations of market knowledge
Since 1881. Recognized in the Oriental Rug Buyers Guide. Decades of hands-on experience with Persian, Turkish, Caucasian, Indian, Chinese, and Tibetan weaving traditions.
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 (wool, silk, cotton), and dye analysis (natural vs. synthetic).
Origin and dating
Regional weaving tradition (Persian, Turkish, Caucasian, Tibetan, Chinese, Indian) 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.
Free pick-up across Nashville and surrounding areas.
- Nashville
- Brentwood
- Franklin
- Hendersonville
- Mount Juliet
- Hermitage
- Madison
- Antioch
- Goodlettsville
- Smyrna
- Murfreesboro
- Lebanon
- Gallatin
- La Vergne
- Nolensville
- Spring Hill
- Thompsons Station
- College Grove
- Fairview
- White House
- Springfield
- Greenbrier
- Cottontown
- Portland
- Pleasant View
- Ashland City
- Kingston Springs
- Pegram
- Old Hickory
- Whites Creek
- Joelton
- Ridgetop
- Adams
- Cross Plains
- Castalian Springs
- Bethpage
- Charlotte
- White Bluff
- Burns
- Cedar Hill
- Eagleville
- Rockvale
- Lascassas
- Norene
- Chapmansboro
- Arrington
- Williamsport
- Santa Fe
- Bon Aqua
- Lyles
- Clarksville
Tell us about your rug.
Free pick-up across Davidson, Williamson, Sumner, Wilson, Rutherford, and the surrounding Middle Tennessee counties. We confirm a window within one business day.
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After you successfully schedule your pick-up time, someone from our office will call you to confirm the appointment. Appointments made after business hours will be contacted the following business day. If you have any questions or need to talk with our staff, please call us toll-free at (877) 278-3704 or our Nashville line at (615) 730-8515.
Common questions about appraisal.
Are your appraisals USPAP-compliant?
Yes. All written appraisals are prepared in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and include the methodology, comparables, photographs, and condition documentation that insurance carriers, attorneys, and the IRS require.
How much does a rug appraisal cost in Nashville?
Most appraisals fall between $150 and $500 per rug, depending on complexity, value level, and documentation requirements. Very valuable or museum-quality pieces are quoted individually. Pricing is provided up front.
Will Nashville insurance carriers accept your reports?
Yes. Major carriers (Chubb, AIG, PURE, Travelers, Hartford, USAA, and most regional Tennessee insurers) accept our appraisals for scheduling fine-art and rug riders. We have provided documentation to many Nashville-area insurance agents and clients.
Can you appraise a rug for an estate or divorce?
Yes — these are common appraisal requests. We regularly provide written valuations for estate settlement, probate, charitable-donation documentation, divorce settlements, and IRS purposes. Our reports are accepted by Tennessee courts and are prepared to be defensible if challenged.
How quickly can I get an appraisal?
Most appraisals are completed within two to three weeks from pick-up. Rush service is available for time-sensitive needs (closing dates, estate deadlines, court schedules) and is quoted individually.
Appraisal services in four other cities.
Same certified, USPAP-compliant work in every metro we serve.
By rug type.
Construction and tradition drive appraisal value. Specialist methodology for each.