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Weather-Tite Construction LLC
Demolition made simple. Weather-Tite Construction LLC is licensed, insured, and ready for projects of any size. Get your free barn demolition estimate today to learn... more
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Southern Illinois Property Restoration LLC
Southern Illinois Property Restoration LLC is a family owned and operated small business. We take pride in everything we do, from demolition to debris hauling.... more
JTR Roll Off Service
JTR Roll Off Service offers small and large demolition services in South Central Illinois. We are a reputable and affordable contractor that own our own... more
Weather-Tite Construction LLC
Demolition made simple. Weather-Tite Construction LLC is licensed, insured, and ready for projects of any size. Get your free barn demolition estimate today to learn... more
RW Construction
At RW Construction & Excavating, we’re a trusted full-service excavating contractor proudly serving Ewing, Illinois, and surrounding areas. With over 15 years of experience, our licensed... more
Terra Pro Excavating
Terra Pro Excavating is the company to call when you need excavating, demolition, or similar services. We're located in Creal Springs, IL and take pride... more
Heck’s Excavating
Since 2009, Heck's Excavating Inc has been a family-owned business committed to quality and excellence. Our focus is on providing outstanding service and top-notch quality. We... more
S&S Excavating
S&S Excavating is one of the area’s most respected demolition & excavating companies. We offer quick and affordable barn removal services and site grading.... more
Schierbaum Excavating, Inc
For over 20 years, Schierbaum Excavating, Inc. has proudly served commercial and residential clients throughout the tri-state area. We are dedicated to customer satisfaction and attention... more
Done Demolition and Disposal Company
Discover a more efficient demolition solution: our team ensures every project is completed swiftly and leaves a cleaner site. You can count on our skilled... more
McMillen Construction
McMillen Construction offers Mount Vernon and surrounding areas some of the best construction and demolition work available. We do it all, from structural demolition to... 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.