I ended up getting the appraisal the day I wrote my intial negative review. It still took more…read morethan 48 hours (which is what they promise), but it wasn't a week late (like I thought it would be). The appraised value was less than our offer, so we had to negotiate with the home sellers. Fog city was helpful in that negotiation (writing a long email to the sellers, telling them exactly why they valued the home the way they did). The seller eventually lowered the price (partly because Fog City took the time to explain exactly why they valued the home they way they did). I'm still annoyed that the report wasn't delivered when promised. But I upped the rating from one star because they were helpful afterwards.

I recently used fog city appraisal and was very pleased with how prompt the appraiser was with his…read morework. I received my appraisal back with in 24 hours- which is unheard of in the business. I would refer them to anyone

Tim Warden's appraisal of my home pretty much torpedoed my refinancing. I'd caution against using…read morean appraiser who doesn't live and breathe the real estate market in your immediate neighborhood. In my case, it meant that the comps Mr. Warden used didn't make much sense. (For what it's worth, my property appraised dramatically higher when I used a local appraiser about a year later...) When I reached out to Mr. Warden to suggest alternative comps, he didn't reply. A year after writing this review, he messaged me on Yelp and politely explained that he was prohibited under law from talking to me about his appraisal. It's a shame he didn't tell me that at the time because it gave me the impression he didn't much care. One extra star for contacting me (even if a year too late), but it doesn't change my view of his appraisal. There are two prevailing views when it comes to appraisals and refinancings: they are either commodity jobs that anyone can do, or they require a level of expertise and familiarity with the local landscape. I had always assumed the former, but my experience with Warden tells me it's the latter.

I don't give 5 star reviews because nobody's perfect, but I was tempted to give one in this case…read more Unlike another reviewer here, I found the folks at Warden extremely knowledgeable about the local market, as well as being fairly priced, efficient and professional. Having someone looking around your home and making judgements about what it's worth can be nerve-racking but Justin and Tom were very reassuring. Our house has been appraised a couple of times in the past decade due to having been inherited, then a planned sale which didn't materialize. Our third experience (our first with Warden Appraisals) was the best and made me wish we'd known about them all along!

Max was exceptional throughout our appraisal process, especially during a delicate equity buyout…read moreinvolving family members. He handled the situation with professionalism, fairness, and genuine care, remaining neutral while thoughtfully answering questions and providing clear explanations that helped everyone feel informed and respected. What truly sets Max apart is that he's more than just an appraiser--he's a knowledgeable real estate professional who understands the bigger picture. As our transaction progressed, he continued to offer thoughtful guidance and valuable insight when we needed it most. If you're looking for someone who brings expertise, integrity, and outstanding service, Max is the complete package and a true one-stop resource for all things real estate. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him, will absolutely use his services again, and would confidently recommend him to friends and family for appraisals and any real estate needs.

Gave very helpful advice on short notice, also runs an appraisal service that is wonderfulread more

this jerk didn't even show up! i spoke to him on phone,…read moreexplained my needs, told him I found him on YELP and made an appt for 3 days later. He never showed! He never called! I remember he even told me he knew my street because he had just done my neighbor's house.

We had a very intractable situation with our mildewed deck tile. We tried everything - the best…read morehomemade cleaning solutions that can be had from the Internet, hand scrubbed the tiles. We rented a power washer and blasted at the tiles. But to no avail. The mildew still persisted. Enter Todd. He worked his way through our deck with some bleach a really big rotating brush. You can tell from the photo the difference it made to our deck - now it was like new! Also Todd is nice and charges a fair price. Thanks Todd!

I called Supraclean for a rushed estimate on our master bed/bath as there was a musty smell. I…read moreinquired on Sat for a Sunday estimate -- my floor tile guy was scheduled in a couple days and my family and I were moving in right after that -- no wiggle room time-wise. Sterling and Leonard were kind enough to come to Sonoma County on short notice for a FREE estimate! Sterling is a seasoned pro, and Leonard knows his stuff, too... L went under house in crawl space, then under house outside to view a new vapor barrier I had had installed and to check for possible water damage. Sterling used a device to test the moisture in exposed subfloor, and used other tools to determine a favorable outcome for us: there was no cause for alarm, no actively growing molds, the natural adobe earth often caused that musty smell, etc. He suggested I replace the carpet to help get rid of musty odor, and a couple days later they sent an estimate on using equipment to dehumidify, sanitize, etc. If we had had more time before the tile guy started, we would've hired them, but instead, since there was no health concern, we did some sanitizing ourselves and air filtering, and have made peace with the musty odor, always keeping a window open. I tipped them for their rushed response, for demystifying the musty odor, and for giving us peace of mind re: no harmful molds being present. Nice people, too. I read a few other reviews here for these guys and didn't realize they also do regular carpet cleaning. It may not be worth it for them to come this far just for carpet, but next time we need our rugs done, I'll see if they'll come out.

Sterling was incredible and this company deserves nothing less than 10-stars out of 5…read more We had initially tried to get SupraClean from the Bay Area location but was routed to the San Pablo SupraClean (this page) and I reached out and Sterling literally came out to us the next day and got a quote turned around in less than 24 hours. Compare this with another company on Yelp that strung me along (another 5-star reviewed mold remediation company) and still hasn't gotten back to me after they came out and never got a quote to me until I begged for one. Highly recommend this company and Sterling is just a fantastic individual. Straight to the point - quick and efficient and absolutely deserves a bonus check ASAP. All the individuals who came out on the job were professional, courteous and communicative. Cannot recommend them enough - this is as professional as it gets!! They don't have many reviews since most of their jobs are insurance claims - which makes sense now but they are the East Bay's hidden secret for all things needing restoration in your home.

I have been in Real Estate and the Mortgage business for over 30 years. I have known Mike Donohue…read morefor 20 years. I have the utmost respect for Mike Donohue. He has always been the man I have gone to when needing an Appraiser to advise me in the most critical of situations. He has always been the most knowledgable and trusted individual when it comes to appraising any type of Real Estate property. Donohue Appraisal Service's owned by Mike Donohue will always be my appraiser of choice. He has always been honest and has shown me to be a person of the highest integrity. He has always been the person I have recommended to friends, family, and clients when needing the assistance of an expert appraiser.

I have used Donohue Appraisal Service's since 1997. As a broker I'm always in need of accurate…read moreproperty values. Mike has completed over 100 appraisals for me and always gave me an accurate and unbiased opinion of value. Mike is the expert with the honesty and trust that you can expect. I will continue to call on him for his services and highly recommend him. J. Wilson Broker

Hired these folks to clean my upholstery. They were thorough and professional. Did not attempt to…read moreupsale me. Would definitely use them again!

Mike runs a small, local business that delivers the best carpet cleaning I could ever ask for. I…read moreforgot to ask in advance about the chemicals he planned to use. It turns out, he does not use any of the toxic chemicals. My friends have confirmed: there is no unpleasant odor nor other evidence of any chemicals. Lots of stains I thought were permanent are gone. Mike is a wonderful human being with a great service at a rock-bottom prices. I recommend him without reservation.