Extremely Disappointed - Unprofessional Owner and Poor Quality Service…read more
We recently purchased a vacation home in Yucca Valley and, for convenience, decided to continue using Val Verde Cleaning--the same company the previous owners had used. In hindsight, this was a mistake. The former owners lived out of state, and it's now clear Val Verde took full advantage of their absence, delivering subpar service without any accountability.
From the beginning, we encountered multiple issues: dirty Nespresso pods left in the machine, spoon left in the garbage disposal, full trash bins behind the house, and uncleaned spa debris. These are all basic tasks that should be part of any standard turnover clean, yet they were neglected.
We gave Maria, the owner, the benefit of the doubt and even communicated our concerns directly. She then insisted we needed a deep cleaning and window washing--despite the fact CSV official partner agreement states a deep clean is needed every 6 to 8 months when approved by the owner when we had only been there for less than 3 weeks and we had just completed a major deep clean ourselves. When we checked the cameras it was apparent that Maria herself had not been to house prior to demanding a deep clean and window washing.
When we declined additional, unnecessary services, Maria abruptly dropped us as clients, giving us only one day's notice. After their "final" clean, we visited the home and were disappointed at the state it was left in. Dog hair was everywhere--on the bedding, curtains, couch, and even underneath the sheets. It was clear the bed hadn't been properly stripped or cleaned. We spent hours cleaning up after their so-called "professional" service.
Despite ending cleaning services, we reluctantly agreed to continue their spa services since we were new to the area and still figuring things out. Our jacuzzi was having trouble maintaining temperature, and we expressed concern. Maria claimed she would test the spa levels and followed up with photos showing both pH and alkalinity were high. But when we inquired further about dirty headrests and low water levels, her response was dismissive, defensive, and passive-aggressive--telling us to find someone else if we weren't happy. No apology. No professionalism.
While some of the cleaning staff were kind and tried their best, the company is only as good as its leadership. Maria's communication style is completely unprofessional and lacking in customer service. As business owners ourselves, we are appalled at the way she handles client concerns. This company may be a fit for absentee owners who don't check in on their property--but if you care about cleanliness, attention to detail, or basic respect as a paying client, look elsewhere.
We do not recommend Val Verde and would caution anyone considering them to think twice.
Adding an update since I cannot reply to the owners reply. You dropped us because we did not agree to deep cleaning and window cleaning with you, I have the texts. And calling someone difficult to work with because they are holding your company accountable for the basic cleaning standards is a reach. Best of luck.