Appraisal - 26+ years
Expert insurance appraisals.
With over 26 years of experience, you can trust that your collection is in good hands and properly protected against the threat of loss. We provide clear, documented appraisals appropriate to your purpose - insurance, estate, donation, or damage.
Why it matters
The right paperwork, before you need it.
Fine handmade rugs are easy to under-insure and hard to replace. A proper appraisal documents what you own - type, origin, age, materials, condition, and value - so a policy actually covers it, an estate is settled fairly, or a claim is honored without argument.
Because we buy and sell these rugs every day, our valuations reflect the real market, not a guess from a price list.
Types of appraisal
Matched to your purpose.
Insurance
Replacement-value documentation so your policy reflects what your rugs are truly worth.
Estate & probate
Fair-market valuations for executors, fiduciaries, and family division.
Donation
Documentation to support charitable contributions of significant pieces.
Damage & loss
Valuation and condition documentation to support an insurance claim.
Appraisal is offered locally, Marin, San Francisco, and the nearby Bay Area. See the local appraisal process →
What to send us
Start with a photo pre-screen
Send the full front, the back, and a corner close-up. We'll tell you whether a formal appraisal is worthwhile and quote it clearly before any work begins.
Start an estimate, send photosEmail or text 2–3 photos (the full front, the back, and any worn or damaged areas) to begin. A photo-upload form is coming with the new booking system.
Questions
Good to know
How much is my rug worth?
That requires an in-person look at weave, wool, dyes, and condition. Send photos for a quick read, and we will advise whether a formal appraisal is worthwhile.
Is an appraisal local only?
Yes. Credible rug appraisal requires hands-on examination, so we appraise locally in Marin, San Francisco, and the nearby Bay Area.
How long does an appraisal take?
Most single-piece appraisals are quick once we examine the rug; larger collections take longer. We confirm timing and fees up front.
Inquire
Speak with a specialist about a rug or project.
Tell us the piece, the room, the size you need, or the project timeline. We respond personally with price, condition notes, additional photos, video, and shipping or in-home approval details - no pressure, no automated funnel.
Carpets of the Inner Circle
15 Ross Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 398-2988 · Open daily 11–5