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I recommend AppraiseItNow Inc. highly… I would use them again
They diligently researched both equipment items and provided well-documented reports
AppraiseItNow was able to provide me exactly what I needed on a timely basis
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, INSURANCE AGENCIES, LENDERS, AND MORE.
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Owner & CEO
Joe founded AppraiseItNow to make a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal as simple to order as anything else online. A former Bain & Company strategy consultant, Joe leads the entire team and specializes in strategy, growth, and the firm's tech capabilities.
Machinery & Equipment Appraiser
Third-generation auctioneer and CAGA Certified Appraiser with more than 20 years valuing machinery, equipment, vehicles, business assets, and estates for banks, attorneys, and trustees across the Carolinas.
Vehicle Appraiser
CAGA Certified Appraiser since 2014, covering vehicles, boats, equipment, fine art, and collectibles. A classic-car restoration background informs her vehicle work, with reports prepared for insurance, divorce, and charitable contributions.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides certified appraisals of chemical equipment used in industrial processing, manufacturing, research, and specialty chemical production, a specialized subset of our equipment and machinery appraisals. Those valuations support asset-based lending, insurance coverage and claims, financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, estate and gift tax filings, and bankruptcy proceedings.
Value drivers
Chemical equipment carries valuation challenges of its own, and our appraisers address each of them with precision:
Remote and onsite
Many chemical equipment appraisals are completed remotely from the records a plant already keeps, with an onsite inspection coordinated when asset complexity, operating condition, or lender requirements demand it. Remote engagements work from:
Value definitions
We appraise chemical equipment under the definition of value that the intended use calls for:
We appraise the process and support assets that chemical operations run on, across chemical manufacturing, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, specialty coatings, and industrial gas.
Process vessels and columns
We appraise the vessels, columns, and thermal equipment at the heart of a chemical process:
Mixing and fluid handling
Between process steps, material has to be mixed, pumped, and separated, and we appraise the equipment that does it:
Storage, lab, and emissions
We also appraise the support assets that sit around the process, in storage, in the laboratory, and in emissions treatment:
We work with the owners and investors behind chemical plants as often as with the attorneys, CPAs, and estate professionals who manage chemical industry assets on their behalf.
Owners and investors
Chemical plant owners, private equity firms, lenders, and corporate finance teams engage us when a transaction, a financing, or a compliance requirement needs an independent valuation.
Legal and tax advisors
Attorneys, CPAs, and estate professionals bring us chemical industry assets that are moving through litigation, estate administration, or tax reporting.
What chemical equipment appraisal clients say we are known for
Across 16 published chemical equipment appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how quickly we answer, and how much research is visible in the report.
I recommend AppraiseItNow Inc. highly. I needed an appraisal of fair market value for geologic laboratory equipment for charitable donations to three universities. The unique items and limited secondary market complicated the valuation. They provided a sound, verifiable estimate and the 8283 forms that I was able to use in my tax filings. I would use them again.
Lab Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation
AppraiseItNow did an outstanding job appraising my 1998 Bobcat Skid Steer and circa 2010 Yuchai Crawler Dozer. We could not locate a serial number on the dozer, and there were no online sales available, but they were still able to develop an accurate appraisal using known specifications for my dozer compared to other comparable make and model dozers. They diligently researched both equipment items and provided well-documented reports.
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal
I needed an IRS-qualified appraisal for an unusual and costly piece of medical equipment. AppraiseItNow was able to provide me exactly what I needed on a timely basis. The personnel at the company are very friendly and helpful. I would definitely use them again.
Medical Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation
Affordable and reliable, with fast service and always responsive to my messages and questions. They delivered my appraisal on time without a glitch. 100% Recommended! I wouldn’t use anyone else for my business. Thank you, Joe — you’re great!
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal for Bankruptcy Filing
I highly recommend the AppraiseItNow team. They were responsive and timely from start to finish, and the whole process was seamless. The final report was super detailed and gave me all the information I needed. I am so glad I hired them and would recommend them to anyone needing an appraisal!
Technology Equipment Appraisal for Divorce
They did an appraisal of medical equipment for donation. They did it quickly, and I received a blank form 8283 signed by the appraiser. It was what I needed. The price was higher than I wanted to spend on an appraisal, but a lot lower than other appraisers. AppraiseItNow was very responsive and communicative, and the other appraisers were not. I would use them again.
Medical Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation
Submit estimate or list of items for our review.
We'll share a flat fee quote for your approval.
Submit details on all of your items for our review.
We'll conduct detailed research and prepare a written USPAP-compliant report.
Delivery of your report and supporting documents (e.g., signed IRS Form 8283) by email.
Standard Fee Range
$695 – $2200
Standard range for our Chemical Equipment appraisals based on past projects
Two report tiers. Your intended use sets which one you need.
from $295
USPAP-compliant report for standard purposes
from $395
USPAP-compliant and IRS-qualified report for advanced purposes
Please note that the fees listed below are for informational purposes and are subject to change. Our team will review your materials and issue your quote before we get started.
1 item
$295 – $595
Single machine appraisal
10 items
$995 – $2200
Small fleet or mixed equipment set; varies if conducted onsite
50+ items
$5K – $10K+
Larger inventory; frequently done in-person
Our Chemical Equipment appraisal fees are transparent, scope-based, and designed to be fully USPAP-compliant for your intended use. We don't bill by the hour and will propose a fixed fee before we start our work, so you'll know exactly what you are paying before engaging our team. Please note that the pricing outlined here is strictly for informational purposes; before issuing your quote, we will need to get a better understanding of your assets so we can properly scope the assignment.
Given the USPAP-compliant nature of AppraiseItNow’s appraisal reports, we prepare our deliverables for major legal, tax, and financial reporting purposes for individual and commercial clients.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
Often through the cost approach first: replacement cost new less physical deterioration, functional obsolescence, and economic obsolescence, because highly customized process equipment rarely has direct market comparables. Where units are common and actively traded, our appraisers add sales comparison evidence from recent auction results, dealer listings, and private sales, adjusted for age, condition, capacity, and market conditions.
Manufacturer, model, serial number, year installed, dimensions, material of construction, pressure and temperature ratings, horsepower or throughput, and ancillary components, plus whether the item is standalone or installed in a train or system. Condition grading, remaining useful life, and any rebuilds, lining replacements, or contamination history directly affect the conclusion.
Because an apparent sale price can hide major differences: whether the item must be decommissioned and cleaned, dismantling and transport costs, permit or custom engineering requirements for reinstallation, and integration into an existing plant. Reports that cite a few unadjusted auction lots or asking prices are far less credible than reports that reconcile multiple sources and explain exclusions.
No. Accounting book value, insurance replacement cost, fair market value, orderly liquidation value, and forced liquidation value each reflect a different use case. Owners commonly overstate value by using replacement or purchase figures while ignoring obsolescence, contamination, missing auxiliaries, or the fact that specialized assets may have little resale market outside their current process.
Donations: Form 8283 applies above $500 of noncash contributions, a qualified appraisal is generally required above $5,000, and above $500,000 the appraisal is attached to the return under IRC Section 170(f)(11). Estates and gifts report fair market value as of the date of death or transfer on Forms 706 and 709; the appraisal date must match the valuation event, not a later sale.