New Hampshire Equipment Appraisal
New Hampshire equipment appraisal is the USPAP-compliant determination of Fair Market Value, Orderly Liquidation Value, or Forced Liquidation Value for construction, manufacturing, and forestry machinery.
Forestry operations on steep, frozen terrain load frames and drivelines in ways that flatland comps understate, and winter road-salt corrosion stacks on top, which is why litigation and SBA files both need condition evidence that goes beyond a visual walk-around.
New Hampshire equipment appraisal is the USPAP-compliant determination of Fair Market Value, Orderly Liquidation Value, or Forced Liquidation Value for construction, manufacturing, and forestry machinery.
Forestry operations on steep, frozen terrain load frames and drivelines in ways that flatland comps understate, and winter road-salt corrosion stacks on top, which is why litigation and SBA files both need condition evidence that goes beyond a visual walk-around.
USPAP-compliant New Hampshire equipment appraisals. Priority quote: fill out the form below, or call (844) VAL-UATE.
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USPAP-compliant equipment appraisals
Choose the Right Appraisal Scope in New Hampshire
Your scope should match the assignment: intended use/users, effective date, value premise, and inspection requirements. Choose Desktop when documentation is strong. Choose On-Site when condition is high-stakes, disputed, or hard to capture in photos.
Desktop (Remote)
On-Site
New Hampshire Service Areas
Select your metro or region to view localized market value drivers and the most efficient certified appraisal path for your specific machinery.
Our USPAP New Hampshire Equipment Appraisal Process
Tell us where the asset is and what it is. We route you to the right appraisal method and deliver a report built for your intended use.
Step 1 – Confirm the Asset & Location
We start with the basics: equipment type, make/model, serial/VIN, hours, and where the machine is located (yard, jobsite, or dealer lot). Location affects logistics and scheduling: value is driven by the machine and its condition, not the address.
Step 2 – CONFIRM SCOPE & EVIDENCE
We confirm the defensible scope based on your documentation quality and condition risk. If evidence is thin or stakes are high, we’ll tell you what needs verification.
Step 3 – Align to Intended Use
We align the report to the intended user and review standard: lender/underwriter, attorney/court, insurer/adjuster, tax/probate, or internal decisioning.
We won’t guess beyond the evidence available; if documentation is thin, we’ll tell you what would strengthen the assignment.
Step 4 – Deliverables & Next Actions
You receive a written appraisal report with the asset identifiers, condition notes (based on desktop evidence or inspection), valuation rationale, and supporting market data. If your lender / adjuster / attorney has special requirements, we confirm them up front.
Cost, Timing & Scheduling
Cost and turnaround depend on asset count, documentation quality, inspection requirements (if any), travel, and intended use.
If you’re on a deadline (closing, claim, court date), say so, we’ll tell you what’s feasible.
What We Need to Quote & Start
To provide an accurate fee and confirm defensible scope and reporting detail, please provide the following asset markers.
Asset Identifiers
- Primary Unit Type (Excavator, Crane, Fleet)
- Manufacturer + Model + Year
- Serial/PIN/VIN (Required for certified ID)
- Hour/Odometer reading (Verified via meter photo)
Condition & Tier
- Included attachments (Buckets, Grapples, Specialized tools)
- Undercarriage / Tire condition (% remaining life)
- Emissions Tier (Tier 4 Final / CARB status)
- Known mechanical faults or recent major overhauls
Situs & Access
- Asset Location (City/State or GPS coordinates)
- Facility Type (Active jobsite, port, terminal, or storage yard)
- Site Access (Escort requirements, security clearance, or operating hours)
Evidence & Records
- The “Standard Set”: 4-corner walk-around, ID plate, meter, and cab
- Detailed photos of wear-items (Tracks, tires, linkage)
- Documentation: Build sheets, maintenance logs, or prior reports
Intended Use
- Financial: SBA 7(a), ABL, or Refinance
- Legal: Partnership dissolution, estate settlement, or litigation
- Compliance: IRS Form 8283 (Donation) or tax planning
Deadline & Contact
- Hard “Decision Deadline” (Closing date, court date, or filing limit)
- Intended Users (Lender, Attorney, Adjuster, or CPA)
Recent Equipment Appraisal Activity In New Hampshire
An anonymized log of documented valuation assignments across the state, showing asset classes, compliance triggers, and the valuation approach selected.
| Assignment Period | Service Region | Subject Asset Class | Compliance Trigger | Valuation Approach |
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| February, 2026 | Connecticut River Valley industrial corridor (Cheshire, Sullivan) | Portable Crushing and Screening Spread with Track Stacker | IRS 8283 Compliance | On-Site |
| December, 2025 | Greater Nashua advanced manufacturing corridor (Hillsborough) | High-Spec CNC Machining Cell with 5-Axis Mills and CMM | M&A Due Diligence | Desktop |
| December, 2025 | Manchester to Concord commercial construction corridor (Hillsborough, Merrimack) | Articulated Hauler Pair with Dozer Support Package (Tier 4 Final) | SBA 7(a) Underwriting | Desktop |
| December, 2025 | I-93 Merrimack Valley logistics corridor (Hillsborough, Merrimack) | Hydraulic Crawler Excavator Spread (Tier 4 Final) | SBA 7(a) Underwriting | Desktop |
| November, 2025 | Spaulding Turnpike Route 16 distribution corridor (Strafford) | High-Spec Vocational Truck Fleet with PTO Hydraulics and Plow Packages | Federal Litigation Support | Desktop |
| November, 2025 | Portsmouth Pease International Tradeport logistics node (Rockingham) | Container-Handling Forklift Fleet, 12,000 to 36,000 lb Capacity | Partnership Dissolution | Desktop |
| October, 2025 | Monadnock Region utility and telecom corridor (Cheshire, Hillsborough) | Directional Drill Rig with Mud Recycling System | IRS 8283 Compliance | On-Site |
| October, 2025 | Upper Valley I-89 institutional build corridor (Grafton) | Rough-Terrain Crane and Telehandler Package (Tier 4 Final) | SBA 7(a) Underwriting | Desktop |
| September, 2025 | North Country timber and aggregates corridor (Coos) | Whole-Tree Chipper and Knuckleboom Loader Package | Partnership Dissolution | Desktop |
| September, 2025 | NH Seacoast maritime and defense corridor (Rockingham, Strafford) | 200-Ton All-Terrain Crane (Tier 4 Final) | Federal Litigation Support | On-Site |
| September, 2025 | Lakes Region roads and paving corridor (Belknap, Carroll) | Asphalt Paver and Compaction Train with Intelligent Compaction | M&A Due Diligence | Desktop |
Note: Assignment logs are anonymized. Locations and dates are generalized to reflect regional activity without exposing client identities.
New Hampshire Equipment Market Value Drivers
Our valuation methodology accounts for the regional economic and environmental variables that dictate heavy equipment liquidity and resale value in New Hampshire.
Federal highway and bridge backlog
Multi-year transportation appropriations expand near-term fleet demand and compress project timelines, which lifts utilization rates and stabilizes resale liquidity for earthmoving and lifting spreads. New Hampshire reports 215 bridges and over 698 miles of highway in poor condition, with about $1.4 billion in five-year federal highway formula funding outlined in USDOT’s state brief. Telematics hour-meters, fuel burn, and work-order histories reconcile against bid schedules to anchor remaining useful life and backlog-adjusted market comps.
Safety program delivery and corridor work zones
Targeted safety programs concentrate work on specific corridors, increasing short-cycle rentals and raising replacement demand for compactors, striping units, and barrier trucks. New Hampshire is projected to receive about $15 million in five-year highway safety traffic program funding and about $9.9 million for CMV safety efforts, which tends to translate into repeatable equipment mobilizations. ECM diagnostics, preventive maintenance logs, and tire records corroborate duty-cycle severity when reconciling condition adjustments across comparable fleets.
Seacoast aviation and multimodal capital cadence
Airport and transit capital improves access nodes and spurs staged construction, which increases turnover for material handlers, paving trains, and site prep packages near regional terminals. Federal allocations indicate roughly $46 million for airport infrastructure development and about $126 million for transit over five years, while 32.1% of transit vehicles are reported past useful life. Dispatch data, inspection photos, and component rebuild invoices are audited to separate cosmetic refurbishment from true lifecycle resets.
Forestry throughput and biomass-driven utilization
High forest inventory and steady removals sustain logging and hauling activity, tightening seasonal availability of skidders, loaders, and chipper spreads in northern and western districts. USDA Forest Service inventory estimates about 4.3 billion live trees, 291.6 million tons of aboveground biomass, and 11.2 billion cubic feet of net volume, with net growth-to-removals around 1.8:1. Scale tickets, grapple cycle counts, and repair logs corroborate production intensity to anchor effective age and adjust for deferred maintenance.
Electric generation mix and grid hardening projects
Shifts in generation capacity and resilience spending trigger substation, rights-of-way, and distributed energy construction, which changes local demand for digger derricks, trenchers, and utility trailers. EIA capacity tables show New Hampshire renewable electric power sector net summer capacity in the hundreds of megawatts, and monthly capacity breakouts identify material contributions from hydro and other sources. Outage reports, equipment calibration certificates, and maintenance logs are reconciled to validate operating condition and assign risk-weighted depreciation.
FAQ
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These FAQs cover appraisal cost, scope (desktop vs on-site), what we need from you, typical turnaround time, and the value drivers that change results for this equipment type.
Or, call us at (844) VAL-UATE!
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How do I get my equipment appraised in New Hampshire?
Get your equipment appraised in New Hampshire by hiring a certified appraiser who covers your equipment type, then scheduling an on-site inspection. Provide serial numbers, photos, maintenance records, and purchase invoices. Request a written appraisal report with fair market value and replacement cost, signed and dated for insurance, lending, or tax use.
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How do I find a list of certified equipment appraisers in New Hampshire?
Find certified equipment appraisers in New Hampshire by using the ASA (American Society of Appraisers) and ISA (International Society of Appraisers) “Find an Appraiser” directories and filtering by NH and Machinery & Technical Specialties. Confirm credentials (ASA/ISA), equipment category, report type, and ask for a signed USPAP-compliant appraisal.
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What documentation is required for an equipment appraisal for an SBA loan in New Hampshire?
Document an SBA equipment appraisal in New Hampshire with a signed appraisal report that states fair market value (and often orderly liquidation value), plus equipment make/model, serial numbers, year, condition, hours/mileage, and photos. Include purchase invoices, maintenance logs, titles/UCC info, and location/inspection notes to support lender underwriting.
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How is fair market value determined for used construction equipment in New Hampshire?
Fair market value for used construction equipment in New Hampshire is determined by comparing recent sales of similar machines, then adjusting for make/model, year, hours, condition, attachments, maintenance history, and local demand. Appraisers support the value with auction results, dealer sales, and published guides, and they use an inspection to confirm condition.
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Should I choose a desktop equipment appraisal or an on-site inspection in New Hampshire?
Choose an on-site inspection for a New Hampshire equipment appraisal when the appraisal supports an SBA loan, litigation, insurance claim, high-value equipment (>$50,000), or poor/unknown condition. Choose a desktop appraisal when the equipment is standard, low-risk, well-documented, and you can provide clear photos, serial plates, hours, and maintenance records.
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Should I use an independent appraiser or a dealership appraisal for heavy equipment in New Hampshire?
Choose an independent appraiser for heavy equipment in New Hampshire when the appraisal supports an SBA loan, litigation, estate, tax filing, or insurance claim because lenders and courts prefer a credentialed, unbiased, written report. Use a dealership appraisal for trade-ins or retail pricing when speed matters and bias risk is acceptable.
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What is the average cost of a heavy equipment appraisal in New Hampshire?
The average cost of a heavy equipment appraisal in New Hampshire typically ranges from $400–$1,200 per unit for common machines, with complex or high-value equipment often costing $1,200–$2,500+. Price depends on on-site vs desktop, travel time, number of assets, report detail (FMV/OLV), and lender requirements.
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Should I use liquidation value or fair market value for my equipment appraisal in New Hampshire?
Use fair market value (FMV) for most New Hampshire equipment appraisals because FMV reflects a normal sale with reasonable exposure time and it fits typical insurance, financial reporting, and buy/sell needs. Use liquidation value (OLV/FLV) when the purpose is collateral recovery, foreclosure risk, or forced sale for lenders.
