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Guisewite Jeff Inc

Mount Carmel, IL

Jeff Guisewite Inc. is a premier demolition and excavation contractor based out of Mount, Carmel, IL. While offering exceptional residential teardowns and removals, we also... more

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Holt Backhoe Service

Robinson, IL

Holt Backhoe Service Inc. began in 1989. Our extensive fleet of high-tech equipment allows us to complete projects both big and small with ease and efficiency... more

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Luttrell Backhoe Inc

Flora, IL

Luttrell Backhoe Inc specializes in a variety of excavating, demolition, and Backhoe services. We provide practical, low-cost services for everyday homeowners, businesspeople, and industry leaders.... more

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Matthews & Sons Dirt Contractors

Fairfield, IL

Located in Bedminster, New Jersey and serving surrounding areas, Matthews & Sons Dirt Contractors offers a variety of demolition services. We can tear down commercial structures,... more

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Barn Demolition Tips for Calhoun, 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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