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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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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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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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Mel Allen Construction Inc

Peoria, IL

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

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Barn Demolition Tips for Wyoming, IL

How much does barn removal cost?

On average, barn demolition costs $5,000-$6,000 for a 30 ft x 40 ft post-and-beam barn. This average cost includes mechanical demolition and debris disposal. However, the cost to tear down a barn depends on a number of factors:

  • Method of removal—demolition or deconstruction
  • Size of the barn
  • Materials used to build the barn
  • Accessibility of the barn
  • Amount of debris—non-salvageable and salvageable
  • Location of the barn
  • Who you hire

Is there value in old barn wood?

Many barns were built decades in the past—sometimes more than 100 years—and contain valuable old-growth timbers, like columns, siding, and wood beams. This wood can be salvaged and used in constructing new barns, building one-of-a-kind furniture, flooring or siding, and much more.

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