Online Lab Equipment Appraisal

Certified, USPAP-compliant lab & scientific equipment appraisers for tax, legal, and financial reporting purposes.

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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, INSURANCE AGENGIES, LENDERS, AND MORE.

USPAP-compliant appraisals by best-in-class appraisers

Joe Kattan

Jason Dolph, CAGA

Tim Roy, ASA, CEA

Marnie Erkelens, CAGA

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About AppraiseItNow's Laboratory & Scientific Equipment Appraisal Services

AppraiseItNow provides fast, fully online or onsite analytical ab and scientific equipment appraisals for legal, tax, financing, and financial reporting purposes. Our mission is to deliver defensible, USPAP-compliant valuations with exceptional speed, professionalism, and client service.

Our lab and scientific equipment appraisers serve individuals, laboratories, research organizations, universities, healthcare institutions, and businesses that require independent valuations for IRS filings, asset-based lending, insurance coverage and claims, litigation, IRS charitable contributions, estate and gift tax reporting, bankruptcy, and transactional purposes. Many scientific equipment appraisals can be completed remotely, with onsite inspections coordinated when required by scope, asset type, regulatory sensitivity, or technical complexity.

Analytical Lab & Scientific Equipment We Appraise

We appraise a wide range of commercial, institutional, and individually owned laboratory and scientific equipment, including:

  • Analytical and testing instruments
  • Laboratory microscopes and imaging systems
  • Chromatography systems (HPLC, GC, GC-MS)
  • Mass spectrometers and spectroscopic equipment
  • Centrifuges, incubators, and environmental chambers
  • Freezers, refrigerators, and cold storage equipment
  • Laboratory balances and precision scales
  • Cleanroom and controlled-environment equipment
  • Research and development (R&D) instrumentation
  • Biotechnology and life sciences equipment
  • Specialty, custom, and integrated laboratory systems
  • Multi-asset lab and scientific equipment inventories

How Much Does a Lab or Scientific Equipment Appraisal Cost?

Our lab and scientific equipment appraisal fees are transparent, scope-based, and designed to be fully USPAP-compliant for your intended use. We do not bill by the hour. A fixed fee is quoted in advance, so you know the cost before work begins. Pricing below is for informational purposes only; final fees are confirmed after reviewing asset details and scope.

Standard Lab & Scientific Equipment Appraisals - Starting at $295

  • USPAP-compliant appraisal reports for standard purposes, including insurance coverage, internal planning, estate distribution, and probate matters

Advanced Lab & Scientific Equipment Appraisals - Starting at $395

  • USPAP-compliant appraisal reports for advanced or compliance-driven purposes, including IRS filings, charitable contributions, lending and asset-based financing, litigation support, bankruptcy, and transactional uses

Standard Fee Range

  • Most lab and scientific equipment appraisal projects fall between $695 – $2,200
  • Pricing depends on equipment type, quantity, configuration, technical complexity, and documentation quality

Pricing by Volume

For multiple lab or scientific equipment assets, discounted aggregate pricing may apply:

  • 1 item: $295 – $595
  • Up to 10 items: $995 – $2,200
  • 50+ items: $5,000 – $10,000+

What Affects Pricing

  • Number of instruments and variety of scientific equipment types
  • Presence of specialized, high-value, or custom-configured laboratory systems
  • Condition, age, usage levels, and remaining useful life
  • Regulatory sensitivity or calibration requirements
  • Quality of available documentation (make/model, serial numbers, photos, service and calibration records)
  • Intended use and related compliance requirements
  • Whether an onsite inspection is required

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Machinery & Equipment valuations for commercial and personal clients

Servicing Commercial & Industrial Businesses

AppraiseItNow serves major businesses and commercial clients, including:

  • Banks and lenders
  • Construction companies
  • Infrastructure contractors
  • Inudstrial & manufacturing companies
  • Internal finance teams
  • CPAs
  • Attorneys

Servicing Individuals & Households

AppraiseItNow also serves individual consumers with projects large and small. These clients often include:

  • Machinery & Equipment owners or estate inheritors
  • Individuals making non-cash charitable donations
  • Couples going through marital divorce
  • Families dealing with estate planning or post-death estate matters
  • Individuals dealing with insurance or other third-party claims
  • Individuals going through major financial or other life events

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How our Valuation Process Works

1
Appraisal Request
Submit estimate or list of items for our review
2
Quote Issued
We'll share a flat fee quote for your approval
3
Kickoff & Intake
Submit details on all of your items for our review
4
Research & Analysis
We'll conduct detailed research and prepare a written USPAP-compliant report
5
Report Delivery
Delivery of your report and supporting documents (e.g., signed IRS Form 8283) by email

Written USPAP-compliant equipment appraisals for when defensibility matters.

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:

Tax, Estate & Financial Planning

Transactions, Lending & Investment

Life Events & Special Circumstances

  • Divorce
  • Social Security reporting or Medicaid Application Filings
  • E-2 visa applications

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Frequently Asked Questions on Lab Equipment Appraisals

What types of lab and scientific equipment does AppraiseItNow appraise?

We appraise a broad range of laboratory and scientific equipment used in research, testing, quality control, and production environments. This includes analytical instruments, chromatography systems (HPLC, GC, GC-MS), mass spectrometers, microscopes, incubators, centrifuges, freezers, balances, spectroscopy equipment, cleanroom systems, biotechnology equipment, and custom or integrated laboratory systems.

Are your lab and scientific equipment appraisals USPAP-compliant?

Yes. All AppraiseItNow lab and scientific equipment appraisals are prepared in full compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and are designed to withstand review by the IRS, lenders, courts, auditors, insurers, and regulatory bodies.

What are common reasons someone needs a lab or scientific equipment appraisal?

Lab and scientific equipment appraisals are commonly required for IRS filings and charitable contributions, estate and gift tax reporting, asset-based lending, insurance coverage and claims, litigation support, bankruptcy, internal financial reporting, M&A transactions, and business or research lab transitions.

Can you appraise highly specialized or research-grade laboratory equipment?

Yes. We regularly appraise specialized, research-grade, and high-value scientific instruments, including equipment with limited secondary markets, discontinued models, or custom configurations used in advanced research and development environments.

Do you appraise equipment used in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences labs?

Yes. AppraiseItNow appraises scientific equipment used in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences laboratories, including R&D, QC, and pilot-scale environments.

Can you appraise lab equipment that requires calibration or certification?

Yes. Calibration status, service history, and certification requirements are considered as part of the valuation process when relevant to market value, remaining useful life, or compliance-driven intended use.

Do you provide online or remote lab equipment appraisals?

Yes. Many lab and scientific equipment appraisals can be completed remotely using equipment lists, photos, serial numbers, and service or calibration records. When an onsite inspection is required due to equipment sensitivity, configuration, or intended use, we coordinate an in-person appraisal with a qualified local appraiser.

Can you appraise entire laboratory inventories or multi-location labs?

Yes. We provide aggregated valuations for full laboratory inventories, including multi-room, multi-department, and multi-location lab environments. Volume-based pricing is available for large scientific equipment portfolios.

How much does a lab or scientific equipment appraisal cost?

Fees are scope-based and quoted as a fixed price before work begins. Single-item lab equipment appraisals typically start at $295, more complex or compliance-driven assignments start at $395, and most projects fall within a standard range of $695–$2,200, depending on equipment type, quantity, technical complexity, and documentation quality.

Do you offer discounted pricing for multiple pieces of lab equipment?

Yes. We offer volume-based pricing for multi-asset lab and scientific equipment appraisals, including full lab inventories and large research environments. All pricing is confirmed in advance.

How long does a lab or scientific equipment appraisal take?

Most lab and scientific equipment appraisals are completed within 7–10 business days once all required information is received. Expedited turnaround options may be available for time-sensitive matters such as audits, closings, or regulatory deadlines.

Who prepares the appraisal report?

Each appraisal is prepared by a credentialed appraiser with experience valuing laboratory and scientific equipment, in accordance with USPAP standards.

Do you buy, sell, or broker lab or scientific equipment?

No. AppraiseItNow is an independent appraisal firm. We do not buy, sell, finance, or broker lab or scientific equipment, ensuring objective and defensible valuation conclusions.

What information do you need to get started?

Typically, we request an equipment list, make and model details, serial numbers, photos, condition information, service and calibration records (if available), and the intended use of the appraisal. Clear documentation helps reduce cost and turnaround time.

Can AppraiseItNow appraise lab equipment located anywhere in the U.S.?

Yes. We provide nationwide coverage and can appraise lab and scientific equipment located anywhere in the United States.

Will my lab or scientific equipment appraisal be accepted by the IRS, lenders, or courts?

Our reports are prepared specifically to meet third-party scrutiny. While acceptance is ultimately determined by the reviewing authority, AppraiseItNow lab and scientific equipment appraisals are routinely used for IRS filings, financing, litigation, and other compliance-driven purposes.

Can you prepare appraisals for IRS Form 8283 filings for Noncash Charitable Contributions?

Yes. AppraiseItNow prepares qualified, USPAP-compliant appraisals that meet IRS requirements for Form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions) when laboratory or scientific equipment is donated. Our reports are structured to support Section B submissions and are commonly used by donors, CPAs, and tax advisors for charitable contribution filings.

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