Independent Damage Appraisals

Honest appraisals. Expedited claims.

AHEA brings 45+ years of automotive expertise — and three decades in the heavy truck and trailer market — to every appraisal. Accurate visual damage reports, backed by Adjustrite estimates and CCC valuations, delivered without the runaround.

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45+Years in automotive
30+Years in heavy truck & trailer
AdjustriteIndustry-leading estimates

Stephen Baines Owner & Lead Appraiser

About AHEA

A lifetime in the trade. A modern approach to claims.

Stephen Baines founded Absolute Heavy Equipment Appraisals to bring straightforward, well-documented appraisal work to insurance carriers, fleets, and shops who need answers — not delays. With more than four decades on the automotive side and over thirty years specifically in the big truck and trailer market, Stephen has seen what works, what doesn't, and what it takes to move a claim forward fairly.

Every appraisal is built on careful visual inspection and supported by Adjustrite estimates, three internet comparable values, and a CCC value form — the documentation carriers and shops expect, prepared with the clarity they appreciate.

Services

What's included with every appraisal

Competitive rates. Thorough documentation. Quick turnaround.

Quality Visual Damage Appraisals

Detailed, on-site assessment of visible damage with clear photo documentation and a defensible written report.

Adjustrite Estimates

We use Adjustrite — a leading estimating system in the heavy equipment industry — for accurate, accepted estimates.

Three Comparable Values

Independent comp values pulled from current online listings to support fair market valuation on every claim.

CCC Value Form

Properly completed CCC valuations included — the documentation carriers and shops need, ready to submit.

Professional Claim Expediting

Clean documentation and quick communication keep claims moving — no follow-ups left hanging.

Trusted Shop Relationships

Established working relationships with most local collision shops mean smoother coordination from inspection to repair.

Why AHEA

Experience you can verify. Service you can rely on.

Insurance work runs on trust and turnaround. AHEA delivers both — appraisals built on decades of hands-on industry experience, documented with the tools carriers already use, and delivered without the back-and-forth.

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Decades in the industry

45+ years in automotive and 30+ years in heavy truck and trailer — depth that shows in every report.
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Industry-standard tooling

Adjustrite estimates, CCC valuations, and three independent comp values on every appraisal.
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Competitive rates, no surprises

Fair pricing for thorough work. Always looking for the next positive upgrade to our service.
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Local shop network

Good working relationships with most collision shops in the area mean fewer roadblocks.

Get in Touch

Ready when you need us.

Send claim details, ask a question, or request a turnaround estimate. Stephen typically responds within one business day.

Phone (765) 244-1809
Email stephen@aheappraisals.com
Based In Logansport, Indiana
Service Area Serving central, north central, and northwest Indiana — including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Lafayette, Kokomo, Peru, Marion, Wabash, Muncie, Anderson, and surrounding towns and counties (within a 125-mile radius of Logansport, IN).
Hours Mon–Fri · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM