St. Cloud Minnesota Machinery & Equipment Appraisals
U.S. Asset Appraisals provides certified machinery and equipment appraisal services in St. Cloud and the surrpiunding area, delivering accurate valuations for all industries.
Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraisals in St. Cloud, Minnesota
Businesses throughout the St. Cloud area rely on U.S. Asset Appraisals for accurate and defensible machinery and equipment valuations. Our certified appraisers provide USPAP compliant reports for manufacturers, trucking companies, construction contractors, farms, medical facilities, restaurants, and service businesses across St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Waite Park, and the surrounding Central Minnesota region. Every appraisal is backed by current market data, equipment condition analysis, and industry expertise to ensure reliable values for financial and legal use.
Whether you need an appraisal for SBA lending, bank financing, business acquisition, estate planning, insurance purposes, or litigation support, we deliver clear and defensible reports accepted by lenders, attorneys, CPAs, and courts. St. Cloud’s economy is driven by manufacturing, transportation, construction, printing, food service, agriculture, and healthcare industries that depend on accurate equipment valuations to support lending decisions, financial documentation, and asset management.
U.S. Asset Appraisals is trusted across St. Cloud and Central Minnesota for our certified expertise, fast turnaround times, and commitment to accuracy and compliance. From small local shops to large industrial operations, we provide dependable valuations that help business owners and professionals make informed decisions with confidence.
Choose from an onsite or desktop appraisal to fit your budget and individual needs
Desktop Appraisal
A desktop appraisal is a fast and efficient option when a physical inspection isn’t required. Using equipment lists, photos, serial numbers, and market data, we deliver USPAP compliant valuations accepted by SBA lenders, banks, attorneys, and CPAs. Ideal for St. Cloud–area businesses needing accurate values quickly for financing, insurance, planning, or acquisition purposes without scheduling an onsite visit. Click here to learn more.
Onsite Appraisal
An onsite appraisal includes an in person inspection to document equipment condition, installation, and functionality. This option is recommended for manufacturing facilities, trucking fleets, construction companies, healthcare providers, farms, and restaurants where wear, setup, or usage impacts value. Our certified onsite reports are defensible and accepted for lending, legal, insurance, and compliance needs across the St. Cloud region. Click here to learn more.
FAQs
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Each Appraisal is individually quoted based on the amount of assets being appraised and the scope of work. We review each job, and we try to save the client money with our bid while still giving a realistic bid based on real conditions. We also like to 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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Again, 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. Larger jobs will be given an expectation up front. The longest we take is 2 weeks for mid market or larger businesses with multiple locations. 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.
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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.
