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Doers Junk Removal LLC

Metamora, IL

Based in Metamora, IL, we’re a small, independently and locally owned junk removal and light demolition business. We’re proud to be staffed by... more

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Cornerstone Demolition

Bettendorf, IA

Cornerstone is an experienced provider of residential and commercial demolition services, including complete wrecking, interior demolition, barn dismantling and related services. Our company has strong... more

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Green Iron Demolition

Chicago, IL

Green Iron will not only complete your barn demolition project from start to finish, but we will also accommodate any time restraints you have regarding... more

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Kimble Landscaping & Excavating Inc

Sparland, IL

The team at Kimble Excavating, Inc. will accept a call anytime. The father and son team of Gerald Kimble and Roger Kimble is committed to... more

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Allicks Excavating

Princeton, IL

Allicks Excavating is proud to provide our community with high-quality barn demolition services. We provide knowledge and expertise like none other, and our crew is... more

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Larry's Universal Inc

Ottawa, IL

Larry's Universal, Inc. will quite literally move the earth for you. We can handle earth moving, barn demolition, chimney removal, and more. We are based... more

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Ed Hartwig Trucking & Excavating Inc

Henry, IL

Over the last 30 years, Ed Hartwig Trucking & Excavating has grown to provide our community with a wide range of services. We have seven semi... more

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Barn Demolition Tips for Peru, IL

How does barn demolition work?

Oftentimes, the barn demolition process involves first tearing out the siding and then cutting small relief notches in the upright timbers. From there, the skeleton of the barn is typically tied to a large truck and pulled down. Once the barn is torn down, the timbers, roof, and other debris are removed.

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How does barn deconstruction work?

Barn deconstruction is done by hand rather than excavators or bulldozers, making the process more labor-intensive than demolition. Because of the labor and time involved, deconstruction is more expensive upfront than demolition. However, the barn wood salvaged from deconstruction can then be reused or resold to offset the cost of deconstruction.

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