Machinery & Equipment Appraisals

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Equipment Valuations Grounded in Expertise.

BGH Valuation Services provides independent, certified machinery and equipment appraisals for SBA and commercial lending, business acquisitions, asset management, and legal matters. Our valuations are supported by market research, established methodologies, and professional analysis, providing lenders, business owners, and advisors with credible, well-documented conclusions.

Three Ways to Complete Your Equipment Appraisal

    

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Desktop Appraisal

A streamlined option completed without a physical inspection. Your team provides equipment lists, specifications, photos, purchase information, and other available documentation for our appraisers to review and analyze.

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Verified Virtual Inspection

A remote inspection option that adds visual verification without requiring an appraiser to travel on-site. Using our verified inspection platform, machinery and equipment can be documented remotely through guided photos, video, and supporting information.

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On-Site Appraisal

A traditional physical inspection performed at your facility by a valuation professional. The appraiser visits the location to observe, identify, and document the machinery and equipment firsthand before completing the valuation analysis.

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When do you need a Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraisal?

Business Owners need an Appraisal for insurable value, selling, financing, expansion, and strategic growth

CPAs need a Certified Appraisal because the IRS requires a Certified Appraisal by a Certified Appraiser! A Certified Appraisal is also needed when helping their clients convert from a C to S Corporation, Estate and Gift Planning, Trusts, Sarbanes-Oxley, and FASB 141/142.

Bankers and Lenders need an Appraisal in support of loan and lease decisions to substantiate and collateralize a loan. Especially the Small Business Administration's new SOP's that require a "qualified" equipment appraisal.

Attorneys need an Appraisal to substantiate accurate and realistic values that withstand IRS and Court scrutiny.

Why Choose BGH Valuation

    

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NACVA Certified &
SBA SOP Compliant

Our reports meet the highest industry and regulatory standards used in legal, financial, and tax-related transactions.

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1-on-1 Guidance from Certified Valuation Experts

Speak directly with professionals who understand valuations ensuring clear answers, responsive communication, and expert insight from start to finish.

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3,000+ Valuations Across
100+ Industries

With deep experience in over 100 sectors, we deliver accurate, defensible valuations tailored to each company’s unique structure, size, and purpose.

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Licensed in
All 50 States

We support clients nationwide with consistent, defensible valuation work no matter where the company, owners, or transaction is located.

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Custom-Built Reports, Never From a Template

We tailor each valuation to your financials, market, and purpose whether for litigation, M&A, or compliance.

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Fast Turnaround Without Cutting Corners

We deliver high-quality reports on your timeline, with clear communication at every step.

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Independent, Unbiased, and Fully Confidential

Our only obligation is to you no outside agendas, no conflicts of interest, ever.

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Competitive
Pricing

Clear, scope-based pricing upfront and predictable, with no surprise add-ons.

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Our Equipment Appraisal Process

Our Equipment Appraisal Process

    

Engage

  1. Discuss engagement with client
  2. Agree on terms (price and turnaround time)
  3. Retain
  4. Sign electronic engagement letter

Prepare

  1. Gather machinery and equipment listing
  2. Site visit (unless it is desktop report)
  3. Conduct research

Analyze

  1. Equipment and market data
  2. Assess all methods of valuation (Cost, Market, and Income approach)
  3. Identify the most appropriate method
  4. Conduct appraisal with supporting analysis

Finalize

  1. Send draft report to client
  2. Finalize invoice

Delivery

Send Report to Client

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Important key information
relating to SBA appraisals

If the amount being financed (including any 7(a), 504, seller, or other financing) minus the appraised value of real estate and/or equipment being financed is $250,000 or less, the lender may perform its own valuation of the business being sold.

The appraisal must allocate separate values to the individual components of the transaction including land, building, equipment and intangible assets.

Lenders must carefully evaluate the value of assets other than cash that are injected by owners or principals. Therefore, an appraisal or other valuation by an independent third party is required if the valuation of the fixed assets is greater than the depreciated value (net book value). A valuation of the fixed assets provided as part of a business valuation will not meet these requirements.

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If machinery and equipment values are part of your transaction or financing process, a certified appraisal ensures accurate and well-supported conclusions.

Contact us to discuss your specific appraisal needs.

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