--- title: Cost Segregation Studies | Baldwin Appraisal Services description: Cost segregation studies performed by a licensed appraiser — not software. Live on-site inspection, $2,100 flat fee, IRS audit-ready. Baldwin Appraisal / National Cost Segregation LLC. --- [Skip to content](https://www.baldwinappraisals.com/cost-segregation#main-content) ![BaAp Logs-1](https://www.baldwinappraisals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BaAp%20Logs-1.jpg?width=558&height=479&name=BaAp%20Logs-1.jpg)Homepage - [Home](https://www.baldwinappraisals.com?hsLang=en) - [About](https://www.baldwinappraisals.com/about?hsLang=en) - [Commercial Appraisal](https://www.baldwinappraisals.com/commercial?hsLang=en) - [Residential Appraisal](https://www.baldwinappraisals.com/residential?hsLang=en) - [Business Valuation](https://www.baldwinappraisals.com/business-valuation?hsLang=en) - [Cost Segregation](https://www.baldwinappraisals.com/cost-segregation) - [Insights](https://www.baldwinappraisals.com/insights?hsLang=en) [Request a Quote](mailto:operations@baldwinappraisals.com) - [Home](https://www.baldwinappraisals.com?hsLang=en) - [About](https://www.baldwinappraisals.com/about?hsLang=en) - [Commercial Appraisal](https://www.baldwinappraisals.com/commercial?hsLang=en) - [Residential Appraisal](https://www.baldwinappraisals.com/residential?hsLang=en) - [Business Valuation](https://www.baldwinappraisals.com/business-valuation?hsLang=en) - [Cost Segregation](https://www.baldwinappraisals.com/cost-segregation) - [Insights](https://www.baldwinappraisals.com/insights?hsLang=en) [Request a Quote](mailto:operations@baldwinappraisals.com) # Cost Segregation Studies A cost segregation study reclassifies components of your property — electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, site improvements, specialty buildouts — from 39-year real property into shorter-lived categories. With 100% bonus depreciation now permanent under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, assets in the 5-, 7-, and 15-year categories can be fully deducted in year one. [Request a Quote](mailto:mbaldwinrealestate@gmail.com) # What a Study Does for Your Property Baldwin Appraisal Services provides appraisal services for a broad range of commercial and income-producing properties, including: - Office Buildings - Retail Centers & Mixed-Use Properties - Industrial & Warehouse Facilities - Multifamily Apartment Properties - Development & Vacant Land - Self-Storage Facilities - Hospitality & Lodging Properties - Religious & Special-Purpose Properties - Mobile Home Parks - Senior Housing Facilities - Automotive & Service Properties If your property type is not listed, please contact us to discuss your assignment. ## Cost Segregation Services ### Who It's For Cost segregation studies are most valuable for property owners who: - Recently purchased or built a commercial property valued at $500K or more - Completed a significant renovation or tenant improvement - Own rental real estate and want to accelerate depreciation deductions - Are preparing for a 1031 exchange and want to maximize basis allocation - Have owned a property for years without a study (look-back available via Form 3115) ### Why a Licensed Appraiser Only a licensed appraiser can sign a cost segregation report and professionally defend the component allocations under IRS examination. Engineering firms and software platforms cannot provide that certification. Every National Cost Segregation LLC study is: - Performed with a live, on-site physical inspection - Signed and certified by a licensed appraiser - Documented to withstand IRS audit scrutiny - USPAP-compliant and methodology-transparent ### Flat Fee — No Surprises $2,100. Flat. No upsells, no percentage-of-savings pricing, no mandatory sales call. You either have a property that benefits from a study or you don't — and we'll tell you straight which one it is before you commit to anything. ### Study Types We handle all standard cost segregation assignment types: - **New Acquisition Studies** — performed at or shortly after closing - **Look-Back Studies** — catch-up deductions for properties owned for years without a study (Form 3115) - **Renovation & Improvement Studies** — isolate short-life components in capital improvement projects - **Construction Studies** — ground-up construction basis allocation ### Get Started Property owners may benefit from an independent appraisal when evaluating property assessments and pursuing tax appeal opportunities. Services may include: - Independent market value analyses to evaluate the accuracy of property tax assessments. - Appraisal reports prepared to support property tax appeal and assessment review proceedings. - Valuation services for commercial, industrial, multifamily, and special-purpose properties. - Objective analysis to help property owners assess potential tax appeal opportunities. ### Discuss Your Commercial Appraisal Needs  Whether you are financing, acquiring, developing, managing, or planning for the future of a commercial property, Baldwin Appraisal Services provides the valuation expertise needed to support informed decision-making.   ### Speak with a Commercial Appraiser Today Contact Baldwin Appraisal Services to discuss your assignment and receive a customized quote. [Request a Quote](mailto:mbaldwinrealestate@gmail.com) --- Privacy Policy · Legal · © 2026 Baldwin Appraisal Services LLC. All rights reserved.