Texas Equipment Appraisal: SBA & IRS Compliant Valuations.

IRS and SBA-Compliant reporting for the Permian Basin, Gulf Coast, and DFW Metroplex. Audit-ready data for high-stakes lending, litigation, and tax strategy.

USPAP Compliant

SBA Qualified

IRS Defensible

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Rooted in a 120-Year Legacy

Texas Heavy Equipment Appraisal

Our methodology is built on the educational foundation of North America’s premier appraisal institution, established in 1905. We provide USPAP-compliant reporting that bridges the gap between field reality and federal audit standards.

Whether securing a $5M SBA infrastructure note or defending against Texas Family Code § 7.009 litigation, we deliver the technical literacy national call centers lack.

Statewide Texas Operations & Regional Field Hubs

Our field team provides rapid on-site inspections and forensic market reconciliation across Texas’s primary economic zones.

We eliminate the “outsourced subcontractor” risk of national firms by operating directly out of three strategic industrial hubs.

Green skid-mounted natural gas compressor packages and grey piping manifolds under a sunshade in the Permian Basin, representing typical midstream oil and gas assets requiring heavy equipment appraisal in West Texas.

The Permian Basin

Specialized reporting for the high-velocity energy market. We reconcile the 24/7 duty cycles and extreme environmental wear patterns unique to the Permian Basin. Our valuations account for field reality, including caliche dust and high-hour depreciation on Sand Kings, Frac Spreads, and Coiled Tubing Units (CTU).

A row of massive ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes servicing a docked cargo vessel at the Port of Houston, illustrating complex intermodal machinery and marine assets subject to heavy equipment appraisal and valuation along the Gulf Coast.

The Gulf Coast

Certified valuations for maritime, port, and refinery infrastructure. We provide the forensic oversight required for assets exposed to high-salinity Gulf Coast environments. From Reach Stackers and Straddle Carriers at Port Houston to Aerial Bundle Extractors in the refinery belt, we deliver audit-ready data that national call centers can’t match.

Caterpillar 330 excavator operating on a job site in the Texas Triangle, representing 'Yellow Iron' construction fleets that require SBA 504 on-site inspections and heavy equipment appraisal in Dallas, Ft. Worth, and Austin.

The Texas Triangle

Local oversight for the state’s primary construction and logistics corridor. We offer rapid dispatch for SBA 504 on-site inspections and desktop reporting for intermodal transport fleets. Our team specializes in “Yellow Iron” construction fleets, manufacturing tooling, and the heavy hauler assets moving through North and Central Texas.

Independent Third-Party Oversight for Law Firms, Lenders, and Operators Who Cannot Afford a Valuation Failure.

Generic national firms rely on Level-1 call scripts and outdated depreciation schedules. We close the collateral gap by reconciling Permian Basin environmental wear and Gulf Coast salinity with real-world 2025/2026 auction data.

  • Technical Industry Literacy: We value assets based on field reality rather than generic national depreciation schedules.
  • Regulatory Defense: Every report is engineered to withstand the scrutiny of the SBA, IRS, and Texas Family Code § 7.009.
  • The Daubert Shield: We reconcile the Market, Cost, and Income approaches to ensure your valuation is admissible in Texas courts and survives “Daubert” expert challenges.

We don’t just provide a number; we provide a defensible legal position for SBA and IRS scrutiny.

SBA 504 Qualified

Accelerated Desktop

Litigation-Ready

Independent

Valuations Tailored to Texas Industry

From the Permian to the Ship Channel, we bring technical literacy to every report. Whether it’s an SBA 504 expansion, tax-driven liquidation, or high-stakes Litigation, your collateral is protected.

Assets We Appraise

Yellow Iron: Certified valuations for Dozers, Excavators & Maintainers

Permian Basin Assets: Sand Kings, Blenders & Coiled Tubing Units (CTU)

Texas Ag: Industry-literate reporting for Cotton Strippers, Gin Stands & Batwings

Maritime Assets: Reach Stackers, Straddle Carriers & Barges

Transport Fleets: Winch Trucks, Yard Mules & Heavy Haulers

Manufacturing: CNC Machining Centers, Lathes & Heavy Presses

Appraisal Workflows

  • SBA 504 / 7(a) Certified Appraisals
  • IRS / Section 179 Valuations
  • Litigation & Divorce Defense
  • Buy/Sell & M&A Due Diligence
  • Estate & Portfolio Valuations
  • Insurance & Asset Recovery
  • “We had a time-sensitive closing and needed a USPAP-compliant report that would pass our internal audit on the first look. These guys delivered a defensible valuation in 48 hours.”
    ~Marcus J., Senior Credit Officer

A Logic-Based Process for High-Stakes Texas Equipment Valuations.

1. Define Scope & Intended Use

We start by establishing exactly what you need. Whether it’s SBA 504 compliance, a Texas Family Code litigation matter, or an IRS Section 179 tax valuation, we define the “intended use” first. Send us your asset list or serial numbers, and we’ll provide a flat-fee quote and a firm delivery date based on the complexity of your fleet.

2. Market Reconciliation & Logic

We don’t just look at “blue books.” We reconcile your equipment’s technical specs and environmental wear with real-world 2025/2026 auction data and private sale records. We account for the operational reality of the Texas market (like the caliche dust of the Permian Basin or the salt-air corrosion of the Gulf Coast) to ensure the final number is rooted in reality.

3. Certified USPAP Delivery

You receive a USPAP-compliant, Senior-level certified report. While high-velocity desktop valuations can move quickly, we never sacrifice the logic for speed. Every report we sign is an “audit-ready” document engineered to withstand the scrutiny of a Senior Credit Officer, a judge, or a federal examiner. You get a defensible legal position, not just a spreadsheet.

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  • “Thanks for the quick turn and the professional approach to getting this done for all concerned.”
    ~Brian B., SBA/Business Lending
  • “The information provided was timely and assisted tremendously in our decision on the machine. We will look to Heavy Equipment Appraisal for future needs of our organization.”
    ~Chad M., Local Government Finance
  • “I was very pleased with the speed and thoroughness of your work and will recommend you to others needing appraisal services.”
    ~Don P., Community Bank Lending

Proven Outcomes: Defending Texas Capital

Commercial gatekeepers reject generalized data models. We provide the forensic market reconciliation required to survive the scrutiny of Texas lenders, courts, and federal examiners.

Appraisal Standards: Texas Compliance FAQ

Gatekeepers and lenders require more than a number; they require a methodology that survives the scrutiny of federal and state examiners.

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Yes. Every valuation is performed in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). This satisfies the federal FIRREA mandates required by Texas commercial banks, the SBA, and the IRS for federally related transactions.

Per SBA SOP 50 10 7.1, a desktop appraisal is legally insufficient for 504 loan equipment collateral. We provide rapid dispatch to verify the physical existence and condition of the iron, ensuring your loan isn’t rejected by a federal examiner during the final credit audit.

Yes. We specialize in Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) required to maximize the $2.5M Section 179 deduction and 100% Bonus Depreciation provisions signed into law on July 4, 2025 (The One Big Beautiful Bill Act). We provide the defensible data needed to navigate the $6.5M phase-out “cliff.”

Under Texas Family Code § 7.009, undervaluing assets can lead to the court “reconstituting” the estate. We provide forensic, master-level valuations that survive the Daubert Challenge, protecting the business owner or spouse from the severe penalties associated with inaccurate asset reporting.

Lenders underwrite based on Orderly (OLV) or Forced Liquidation Value (FLV): the cash expected in a 90-day “fire sale.” We provide both, reconciling current “high-hour” market volatility with actual liquidation timelines so you aren’t blindsided by a collateral shortfall at closing.

We adjust the Effective Age of the asset rather than relying on its chronological age. In the Permian, we factor in abrasive caliche dust and 24/7 duty cycles. Along the Gulf Coast, we apply specific depreciation curves for saline-driven corrosion. This ensures the valuation reflects the machine’s actual remaining life, not just a database average.

Lock in Your Certified Texas Heavy Equipment Appraisal

Send us your fleet details or serial numbers. We’ll establish the intended use and provide a flat-fee quote based on the operational reality of your equipment.

Texas Equipment Appraisal

Built on a 120-year valuation legacy originating in 1905. We rely on tested merit and forensic market logic to support the State of Texas’s industrial, agricultural, and financial sectors.

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  • Main Line: (512) 229-9977
  • Standards: USPAP Compliant | SBA Qualified | IRS Form 8283 Ready
  • Hubs: Houston | Dallas-FW | Midland-Odessa | San Antonio | Austin

Texas Equipment Appraisal is a registered DBA of Heavy Equipment Appraisal LLC. Serving the State of Texas via regional field hubs in Austin, Houston, and Midland. Corporate fulfillment handled via Western Operations Hub.