The right appraisal can shape big decisions — from financing and insurance coverage to estate settlement, lending approval and sale negotiations. Absolute Appraisals & Consulting Inc. offers a comprehensive suite of professional appraisal services tailored for businesses and individuals across Ontario, ensuring your assets are valued accurately, defensibly and in line with industry standards.
It’s one thing to understand what an appraisal report is. It’s another to appreciate the breadth of services a certified appraisal company like Absolute Appraisals can provide — from real estate and machinery to insurance cost reports and property conditions. As a trusted valuation partner in the Niagara Region, Hamilton, Grey/Bruce Counties and beyond, this company brings rigorous methodology, deep experience and certified expertise to each engagement.
A Broad Range of Appraisal Services Under One Roof
Absolute Appraisals & Consulting Inc. provides appraisal services for both personal and business needs. The company is led by Arlene Blake, CRA, P.App (Appraisal Institute of Canada) and Accredited Member (AM), American Society of Appraisers with a specialty in machinery and equipment, and applies professional standards to all work.
1. Residential Appraisals
Whether you’re buying or selling property, applying for mortgage financing, resolving tax issues or arranging estates, an accurate property appraisal is foundational. Absolute Appraisals provides certified valuations for homes, rural properties, cottage properties and more. These reports support decisions with owners, lenders, insurers and legal professionals.
Residential appraisals are used for:
Buying or selling property
- Mortgage approval or refinancing
- Line of credit applications
- Tax and estate planning
- Matrimonial settlements
- Relocation or power of sale situations
These reports establish market value, giving clients confidence when negotiating, planning or reporting.
2. Machinery and Equipment Appraisals
Valuing machinery and equipment is often more complex than valuing real estate because every piece of equipment has unique life cycles, wear patterns and usage histories. Absolute Appraisals is certified to provide appraisals on all types of machinery and equipment — from agricultural and heavy industry to food processing and specialty plant equipment.
These appraisals support:
- Lender financing and collateral evaluation
- Insurance loss assessments
- Purchase price allocation
- Liquidation or asset disposition
- Leasing and corporate planning
- Taxation and estate purposes
Appraisers can work with current or retrospective valuation dates using multiple definitions of value to suit your specific purpose.
3. Insurance Replacement Cost Reports
Insurance coverage should reflect the cost to replace your assets at today’s prices — not outdated purchase costs or rough estimates. Absolute Appraisals provides detailed Insurance Replacement Cost Reports that help you and your insurer determine the correct coverage level for buildings and machinery.
These reports can be tailored for:
- Replacement cost
- Reproduction cost
- Actual cash value (accounting for depreciation)
- Loss verification (fire, flood, wind)
- Specialized insurance documentation
A tailored insurance report helps ensure you are covered adequately and prevents coverage shortfalls after a loss.
4. Property Condition Assessments
Before purchasing or refinancing commercial space, lenders and buyers often require a detailed look at the condition of the building. Absolute Appraisals offers Property Condition Assessments that document the physical state of a property so stakeholders can make well‑informed decisions with full visibility into deferred maintenance, structural issues and immediate repair needs.
5. Specialty and Purpose‑Driven Appraisals
In addition to standard categories, Absolute Appraisals facilitates appraisals for a variety of specialised purposes:
- Relocation and relocation valuation support
- Estate and estate planning appraisals
- Matrimonial valuations
- Multi‑residential and condominium appraisals
- Cottage and rural property valuations
- Power of sale and foreclosure situations
Consultation and appraisal advice tailored to unique circumstances
Where These Services Matter Most
Absolute Appraisals supports clients throughout the Niagara Region, Grey County and Bruce County up to Tobermory, Ontario. Whether you are a business owner ensuring your assets are appropriately recorded, a homeowner navigating insurance coverage, an investor reviewing collateral, or an executor settling an estate, these services provide clarity and confidence in value.
What Sets Absolute Appraisals Apart
Certified designations matter. With credentials from respected bodies like the Appraisal Institute of Canada and the American Society of Appraisers, Absolute Appraisals brings professional authority and rigorous standards to every report.
Every appraisal is tailored to its purpose and backed by thorough market research, onsite inspection where required, and clear documentation. Reports are defensible and designed to satisfy lenders, insurers, legal advisors or taxation authorities.
Arlene Blake’s experience across machinery, equipment, real property and specialised asset classes makes Absolute Appraisals a trusted valuation partner for businesses, financial institutions and individuals alike.
Making Valuations Work for You
Accurate valuations help you:
- Secure fair financing terms
- Set appropriate insurance coverage
- Navigate investment decisions
- Support legal or tax requirements
- Plan asset management and retirement strategies
Covering residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and personal property asset classes, Absolute Appraisals ensures the right value answers for every situation.
If you are considering financing, insurance planning, estate documentation, purchase or sale, or simply want a clearer understanding of your asset values, contact Absolute Appraisals & Consulting Inc. today to request a tailored appraisal. Their expertise delivers accurate, meaningful valuations you can rely on.