JGW Demo & Excavation
With years of experience in the land clearing and demolition industry, JGW Handyman Services knows how to quickly, efficiently, and affordably remove and haul away... more
A&A Haul Away
A&A Haul Away is a locally-owned, licensed, and insured demolition and junk removal company servicing Lake Saint Louis, MO and the surrounding communities. Our... more
Nichols Development Group LLC
Established in 1996, Nichols Development Group LLC is a top choice for safe and efficient demolition services throughout Illinois and Missouri. Get in touch with us... more
Residential and Commercial Demolition LLC
With more than 30 years of experience performing top-of-the-line demolition services, Residential and Commercial Demolition LLC is committed to providing excellent services that customers rely on... more
Murphy Cleanout Services
If you need light demolition, look no further than Murphy Cleanout Services. We help homeowners and business owners reclaim their valuable space with our high-quality... more
JCS Logistics LLC
Here at JCS Logistics LLC, we strive for excellence. We pay particular attention to detail by following procedures that are designed to produce time-effective solutions... more
Allen Services
Since 1993, Allen Services has been providing safe and timely junk removal and demolition services throughout the greater St. Louis, MO area. We can clear out... more
George's Hauling Service
George's Hauling Service has 20 years of experience demolishing small structures, gutting interior spaces, and removing debris. We help homeowners increase the value of their property... more
G-II Wrecking & Hauling LLC
Serving the St. Louis, Missouri area, G-II Wrecking & Hauling LLC is a proud, woman-owned minority company ready to get the job done! We specialize in... more
Cheyenne Contracting
At Cheyenne Contracting, our team has more than 30 years of experience serving the community. Since 1989, we have been specializing in demolition and excavating services. We... more
A1 Wrecking & Salvage
A-1 Wrecking & Salvage takes pride in what we do and we believe that, once you’ve tried our services once, you’ll never go back.... more
Junk King St. Louis North
Junk King St. Louis North is a locally-owned and operated junk removal and light demolition company. We specialize in fast, affordable full-service junk hauling and... more
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How is a barn torn down?
When it comes to getting rid of an unwanted barn, especially if it doesn't have a significant amount of salvageable materials, traditional demolition is the most popular option, but it isn't the only option.
Option 1: Barn Demolition
Barn demolition is about as straightforward as it comes. With the help of heavy equipment, like a bulldozer or excavator, the barn is torn down from top to bottom, the debris is loaded into a dumpster and hauled away, and the site is leveled.
Option 2: Barn Deconstruction
Unlike barn demolition, barn deconstruction is performed by hand. Instead of bulldozing the entire barn, it is carefully dismantled piece by piece in order to salvage as much wood as possible. The deconstruction process is more labor-intensive than demolition. In other words, barn deconstruction takes more time and costs more money than barn demolition. Keep in mind though that the extra time and money it takes to deconstruct a barn can pay off in the end. If you plan on selling the salvaged barn wood, the money recouped could offset the cost of barn deconstruction. In the right cases, you could basically have your barn removed for little to no cost, while keeping material out of our landfills and our environment clean.