Services
Our Appraisal Expertise
With almost 30 years and over $2 billion in appraised assets under our belt, we’re your ASA accredited experts for in-depth machinery and equipment appraisal.
Read on to learn about why and when you should have your equipment appraised, the types of appraisals we offer and the wide variety of machinery and equipment appraised by Lighthouse.
What is an appraisal?
An appraisal is an oral or written opinion of value for an asset or group of assets that is based on detailed research of the asset type, condition, and the current marketplace (or on some specifically requested date(s) if appropriate).
Why You Should Have an Appraisal
- Loan Documentation
- Purchase Price Allocation
- Residual Value Determination
- Dissolution of Marriage
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Backruptcy Filing
- Buy/Sell Agreement
- S.B.A Loan Documentation
- Cost Segregation
- Asset Verification
- Lease Verification
- Parnership Creation or Dissolution
- Pre-Nuptial Agreement
- Estate/Retirement Planning
- Litigation Support
- Conversion from S to C Corporation
- Insurance Claims
Not sure if you need an appraisal, or ready to get started?
Types of Appraisals We Perform
In-Depth On-Site Appraisal
Includes a complete inventory of all assets with asset photographs as appropriate.
Desktop Appraisal
Covers a single asset or small group of assets and is completed without a physical inspection. Generally based on information from the client or a third party and valuation is typically a range.
Limited On-Site Appraisal
Similar to In-Depth On-Site but only covers major assets or groups of assets.
Types of Machinery & Equipment We Appraise
This is a non-exhaustive list of some of the many types of machinery and equipment our appraisal services will cover. To inquire about a a specific type of machinery or equipment, please contact us.
- Construction Equipment
- Machine Shops & Sheet Metal Fabricators
- Glass Manufacturing Equipment & Plants
- Laboratory & Testing Equipment
- Farm Machinery
- Medical & Dental Equipment
- High Tech Manufacturing Equipment
- Specialty Use Vehicles
- Caisson Drilling Equipment
- Bottling & Packaging Equipment
- Food Processing Equipment
- Bulk Grain Processing / Storage Facilities
- Oil Field Equipment
- Restaurant Equipment
- Thermoforming Equipment & Plants
- Automotive Repair Shops & Equipment
- Propane & Bulk Oil Storage Equipment
- Cement & Asphalt Plants
- Commercial Laundries & Dry Cleaners
- Microbreweries
We also appraise personal moveable assets
Ready to discuss an appraisal of your assets?
Who We Are
William "BJ" Voss - ASA - Accredited Member
J.P. Ward - Retired/Mentor ASA Accredited Senior Appraiser
USPAP Certified & Compliant