Medical Equipment Appraisal Services

Medical equipment is a major asset on your balance sheet, but its value changes constantly. Insurance policies need accurate replacement values. Tax records require defensible depreciation documentation. Facility sales, mergers, donations, and relocations all depend on knowing what your equipment is actually worth. Angelus Medical provides independent equipment appraisal services backed by more than 20 years of buying, selling, and servicing medical equipment across Southern California.

This page covers everything you need to know before requesting Our Medical Equipment Appraisal Service, including the types of appraisals we provide, the methodology behind our reports, what your final report includes, and how the inspection process works.

Every appraisal at Angelus Medical follows a documented process designed to deliver defensible, audit ready valuations. We collect your equipment inventory, perform onsite or remote inspection, apply the appropriate valuation methodology, and deliver a written report suitable for insurance, tax, sale, or donation purposes.

We must have a valid credit card on file prior to start of any service.

If our inspection reveals equipment outside the original scope, we pause and notify you with a separate quote. We never include items in the report that were not part of the agreed scope. For maintenance or repair work uncovered during inspection, we can refer you to Our General Medical Equipment Repair Service as a separate engagement.

Types Of Appraisals We Provide

Different situations require different valuation methodologies. We provide all four major appraisal types and can include one or all of them in the same report:

• Fair Market Value (FMV). The price a willing buyer would pay a willing seller in an open market transaction. Used for sale negotiations, estate planning, and equipment trade ins.
• Insurance Replacement Value (IRV). The cost to replace the equipment with equivalent new or current model equipment. Used for insurance policy renewals and claim documentation.
• Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV). The expected value if the equipment is sold individually within a reasonable marketing period of 90 to 180 days. Used for facility closures, mergers, and asset based lending.
• Forced Liquidation Value (FLV). The expected value if the equipment must be sold quickly through auction or distressed sale. Used for bankruptcy proceedings and emergency liquidations.

Equipment We Appraise

Our team has direct hands on experience with most categories of medical equipment used in clinical settings. These are some of the equipmen we appraise:

• Exam Tables And Procedure Chairs, including power, manual, hydraulic, and electric models from every major manufacturer
• Autoclaves And Sterilizers, including tabletop, mid sized chamber, and large surgical autoclaves
• EKG, ECG, And Cardiac Equipment, including 12 lead systems, Holter monitors, and stress test equipment
• Hospital Gurneys And Stretchers, including transport, surgical, and emergency room models
• Diagnostic Equipment, including ultrasound systems, vital signs monitors, fetal monitors, and pulse oximetry
• Surgical Equipment, including electrosurgical units, suction pumps, and surgical lighting
• Treatment And Procedure Tables, including pain management, IV therapy, dialysis chairs, and OB GYN tables
• Specialty Equipment, including ophthalmic devices, ENT equipment, and dental equipment
• Full Clinic Inventories, from a single piece of equipment to entire multi room facility inventories

If you have specialty equipment not listed above, ask anyway. Our team has appraised hundreds of unique equipment categories over the past two decades. Browse Our Full Service Collection to see related categories.

Onsite Versus Remote Appraisals

We offer both onsite and remote appraisal options. Each has appropriate use cases:

• Onsite Appraisals. Recommended for full clinic inventories.
• Remote Appraisals. We rely on detailed photos, model and serial information, service records, and your description of condition. Less defensible in legal or IRS challenges, but appropriate for many routine purposes.

What Is Included In Your Report

Every Angelus Medical appraisal report includes:

• Item By Item Valuations. Each piece of equipment listed with manufacturer, and assigned value based on Market data.
• Market Data And Comparable Sales. References to comparable sales, current dealer pricing, and market condition analysis.
• Photos Of Inspected Equipment (for onsite inspections) documenting the condition at the time of appraisal.
• Summary Totals. Aggregated values across categories and overall portfolio totals.
• Effective Date And Limiting Conditions. Clear statement of the appraisal date and any conditions that may limit the report's use.

Common Use Cases

Our clients use our appraisal reports for:

• Insurance Policy Renewals. Documenting current replacement values to ensure adequate coverage at renewal.
• Insurance Claims. Supporting damage or loss claims with pre incident valuation documentation.
• Equipment Sale Or Trade In. Negotiating from a defensible valuation rather than guesswork.
• Donation Tax Substantiation. IRS Form 8283 requires qualified appraisals for donated equipment over $5,000. Our reports meet IRS qualified appraisal standards.
• Facility Sale, Merger, Or Acquisition. Independent valuation of equipment as part of due diligence.
• Estate And Probate Valuations. Establishing equipment value at the date of death for estate tax purposes.
• Asset Based Lending. Lender required equipment valuations for loans secured by clinical equipment.
• Facility Closure Or Liquidation. Forced or orderly liquidation valuations for closing facilities.
• Equipment Relocation. Pre move valuations for facilities relocating clinical operations.

Brands And Manufacturers We Have Experience With

Our two decades of equipment service experience covers most major manufacturers. Brands we appraise frequently include:

• Midmark, Ritter, Brewer, Clinton, UMF Medical for exam tables and procedure chairs
• Tuttnauer, Pelton And Crane, SciCan, Steris, Booth Medical for autoclaves
• Welch Allyn, Burdick, Schiller, GE Marquette, Philips for EKG and patient monitoring
• Stryker, Hill Rom, Hausted, Pedigo for hospital gurneys and stretchers
• Hausmann, Reliance Medical, Boyd Industries for treatment and specialty seating
• Most other major and specialty medical equipment manufacturers

Turnaround Time

Our standard turnaround for appraisal reports:

• Written report within 5-10 business days of inspection

Pricing Structure

Appraisal fees depend on three factors:

• Number Of Items. More items require more inspection and research time.
• Inspection Type. Onsite inspections cost more than remote inspections due to travel and time onsite.
• Report Complexity. Multiple valuation types in one report or specialized methodology adds research time.

We provide a flat fee quote upfront after reviewing your equipment list. No hourly billing, no surprise charges. Quotes are valid for 7 days.

Service Area

We perform onsite appraisals throughout Los Angeles And Southern California, including Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, and the Inland Empire. For remote appraisals or onsite work outside our standard area, send your inventory and we will quote travel and scope.

Ready To Get Started

Submit your equipment inventory with manufacturer, model, age, and condition photos for each item. Tell us the intended use of the appraisal (insurance, tax, sale, donation, etc.) and any deadline you are working toward. We respond with an engagement letter and flat fee quote within 24 business hours.

Equipment Appraisal at a Glance 

Request Your Appraisal Quote Here or call (310) 769 6060 to speak with our team. You can also Contact Our Service Team with any pre quote questions.

For related services, browse Our Full Service Collection or visit Our Medical Equipment Repair And Service Hub to explore equipment repair, calibration, and refurbishment options.