Precision Machinery & Equipment Appraisals Nationwide
Our Services
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal Services
U.S. Asset Appraisals provides expert machinery and equipment appraisal services for financial and legal needs in all 50 states. Our certified appraisers deliver USPAP compliant reports for lending, mergers, acquisitions, liquidations, divorce, and more. Our Reports provide a useful life analysis and market trends, delivering insights for informed asset decisions. Click here to learn more.
Machinery & Equipment
Consulting
US Asset Appraisals offers more than appraisal services; we provide customized asset management solutions. Our consultants utilize extensive experience to advise on selling your equipment either In the open market or through liquidation, aiming to enhance your ROI and efficiency. Click here to learn more.
Professionals trust us for accurate, USPAP compliant machinery and equipment appraisals that hold up under strict financial reviews, audits, and legal proceedings. Combining deep industry expertise with a client first approach, we deliver dependable valuations you can bank on.
Industries We Serve From manufacturing and construction to medical and agricultural sectors, we continuously document market best practices to streamline your appraisal process.
With decades of commercial and industrial experience, we deliver precise asset appraisals at the speed your business demands. From asset based lending to legal disputes and mergers, our detailed valuation reports are built to withstand strict regulatory review. Don't just get a number get the documented proof you need to move forward with confidence.
5 simple steps to ensure a fast, accurate valuation.
1. Gather Documents - Gather receipts, depreciation schedule, or any other M&E documentation relating to the business.
2. Compile Maintenance and Repair Logs - Gather maintenance logs, service history, records of recent major upgrades or rebuilds.
3. Clean & Clear - Ensure machinery data plates are visible if possible and assets are clear of excessive debris.
4. Power Up - Make sure equipment is accessible and operational for the onsite inspection.
5. Define the 'Why' - Let us know the purpose (lending, tax, merger) so we can target the exact value you need.
National Coverage
At US Asset Appraisals, we provide USPAP compliant machinery and equipment appraisals nationwide, backed by our team of certified appraisers and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Distinguished by our broad national coverage, we've conducted appraisals in more than 35 states, offering localized expertise and resources for accurate equipment valuation services.
Ensure your equipment is valued with accuracy and confidence. Contact U.S. Asset Appraisals today to request a certified equipment appraisal consultation.
FAQs
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Each Appraisal is individually quoted based on the amount of assets being appraised and the scope of work. We give you an expected total cost up front – our quotes usually can get back to you within an hour. Our machinery and equipment appraisals start out at $600.
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This is specific to each company or job. On most small to medium jobs, we can usually have the report in your email within 3-5 days after we have received all the data or inspected the data. Larger jobs will be given an expectation up front. For mid market or larger businesses with multiple locations we will review documents and give a timeline based off of locations and the amount of equipment.. Our systems and technology have allowed us to be the most efficient in the industry.
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Yes! We only produce Qualified and Certified Equipment Appraisal Reports. We use the U.S.P.A.P. and I.F.R.S. guidelines depending on the client’s specific needs. All of our appraisers have passed stringent training, maintain continuing education, and hold themselves out as Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisers. Our appraisers have one or more of the top certifications in this field. Our reports all come with a useful analysis to meeting lender requirements.
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Yes! This is the same as above. We only produce Qualified and Certified Equipment Appraisal Reports. We use the U.S.P.A.P. and I.F.R.S. guidelines depending on the client’s specific needs. All of our Appraisers have passed stringent training, maintain continuing education, and hold themselves out as Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisers. Our Appraisers have one or more of the top certifications in this field, those being: CMEA (Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser) and the GPPA (Graduate Personal Property Appraiser.
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We will schedule your appraisal and work through collecting the data either by an onsite visit or through desktop collection after we receive the following from you:
1. The Client Requesting the report.
2. The Business and or locations where the equipment is located.
3. The Time Frame you need your report in.
4. What the Appraisal is for (Needs to be Specific).
5. An asset list or depreciation schedule to quote the job.
6. Contact information (Phone, Email, Titles, Etc.)
This step generally takes less than an hour.
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1st - The main difference between the two is the cost of the desktop appraisal will be lower due to the fact that our equipment appraiser did not physically go onsite, saving time for the appraiser. We have a data collection Form that will help you give us all the information we need, saving YOU Time & Money.
Want to request a quote or contact us with questions?
Sick of filling out forms? Call, text or email us today with questions.
Locations and Contact Information:
Email: Frank.Aiello@usassetappraisals.com
Minneapolis, Minnesota (Headquarters): 763-226-9318
Chicago, Illinois: 773-609-0997
Minocqua, Wisconsin: 715-892-0288
Duluth, Minnesota: 218-464-9869
St. Cloud, Minnesota: 320-247-6400
Los Angeles, California: 562-614-3023
Meet the Team
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Frank Aiello
FOUNDER
Frank has over 14 years of serving banks, valuation companies, accountants, and more valuing their Machinery and equipment. Frank carries multiple certifications in the appraisal and auction industries.
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Joe Ross
Co-Founder & M&E Appraiser
Joe has over a decade of experience serving banks, valuation companies, and more valuing their M&A. Joe has multiple certifications for appraisals and carries a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota.
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Cameron Baer
M&E APPRAISER
Cameron has over 4 years of experience, appraising machinery and equipment for businesses. He has received his bachelor’s degrees from the University of Minnesota and also carries a M&A certification.
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Ross Sandell
M&E Appraiser
Ross has over two years of experience now in M&A Appraisals. Ross carries multiple degrees from the University of Minnesota. He also carries an appraisal license for machinery and equipment.
Our mission is to provide accurate and reliable machinery and equipment appraisals through expert analysis and industry knowledge, while maintaining the highest level of integrity and customer service.