Engineered firms charge $5,000–$15,000 and take six weeks. STRvest delivers an audit-defensible cost segregation study in 7 days, for a tenth the cost. Reviewed and cosigned by an ASCSP-credentialed engineering partner.
25–30 page engineering report in IRS-recognized format.
Every asset categorized as 5-year, 7-year, 15-year, or 27.5-year property.
Year-1 deduction sized to your placement-in-service date and current OBBBA rates.
If you bought in a prior year, we walk you through the change-in-accounting-method election.
Independent engineer reviews and signs the study before delivery.
If the IRS ever questions the study, we work with your CPA to defend it. No extra cost.
3-minute intake. Property basics, square footage, photos.
Our engine builds the first draft against IRS Pub 946 + ASCSP framework.
ASCSP-credentialed partner reviews and cosigns within 7 business days.
Final report in your STRvest dashboard — ready to hand to your CPA.
| Provider | Price | Delivery | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRvest | $1,495 | 7 business days | Properties up to $3M. ASCSP cosignature. 3-yr audit defense. |
| KBKG (Residential Cost Segregator) | $495 | Self-serve | Capped at $1.5M property. AI-only. No engineering cosignature. |
| Cost Seg EZ | $1,295 | ~2 weeks | Residential focus. Limited audit support. |
| Engineered firms | $5,000–$15,000 | ~6 weeks | Full engineering team. Best for $3M+ properties. |
Pricing data from public provider websites as of 2026. Comparison is illustrative — features and price may change.
7-day delivery. ASCSP cosignature. 3-year audit defense. $1,495 flat.
Cost segregation reduces tax liability by reclassifying assets to shorter recovery periods. Results vary by property. STRvest reports include AI-generated initial classification reviewed by an ASCSP-credentialed engineering partner. Consult your tax advisor.