Petree FARMS Demolition & Excavation LLC
Petree FARMS Demolition & Excavation LLC is a family business dedicated to proving exceptional barn demolition services throughout McLean County and the surrounding communities. Get in... more
MTG Excavating
MTG Excavating has been serving communities with cost-effective residential and commercial demolition and excavation since 1987. We are a fully insured company that is accredited with... more
Doers Junk Removal LLC
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
B&W Harn Excavating
For more than 24 years, B&W Harn Excavating has been serving the entire Peoria tri-county area. As a demolition contractor, they can tear down residential,... more
Sutherland & Son's Construction Incorpor
Throughout the Peoria, Illinois area, Sutherland & Son's Construction Incorporation is known for our high-quality services. Our team of professionals is highly accurate, completing barn demolition... more
Hulse Excavating
Hulse Excavating works tirelessly for each and every customer we work with. We have earned a reputation for our demolition expertise, integrity, and customer-driven services. ... more
Kimble Landscaping & Excavating Inc
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
Ed Hartwig Trucking & Excavating Inc
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
Mel Allen Construction Inc
Residential and commercial customers throughout Peoria, Illinois and surrounding areas count on Mel Allen Construction Inc for all their construction and demolition needs. We can... more
Billy Daniel Excavating Inc
A leader in demolition within in the Morton, IL area since 1995, Billy Daniel Excavating, Inc. is the one to call when you need reliable, affordable... 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.