AJT Contracting, Inc.
AJT Contracting, Inc. offers a full spectrum of demolition services, including selective and complete, as well as trucking services within the Midwest area. They have... more
AQG Dumpster Services
AQG Dumpster Services wants to make booking a dumpster easy for you. Visit our website to book online. We are a family-owned company that offers... more
Ayre Excavating
Ayre Excavating is a third generation family-owned and operated demolition and excavation business. We have gained the trust of clients from both Wisconsin and Illinois... more
CSM Excavation
Backed by over 8 years of expertise, CSM Excavation delivers safe, efficient barn demolition services throughout Burlington, WI. We’re fully licensed and insured, ensuring top-tier... more
Doug Kunde Excavating Inc
Since 1993, Doug Kunde Excavating has served residential and commercial customers in Marengo, IL and the greater Chicago area. They provide unbeatable excavating and demolition services... more
Eagle BioMass
Want barn demolition service that won't break the bank? Eagle BioMass is an experienced demolition team based in McHenry, Illinois and serving the greater Chicago... more
Everest Excavating Inc
Since 2001, Everest Excavating Inc has been serving the greater Chicago-land area. As a family-owned company, you can trust that you will receive the highest level... more
Fischer Bros Construction Co
Since 1989, Fischer Bros Construction Co has been serving the Greater Chicago area. Customers turn to us when they need straightforward services that aren't overpriced. Our... more
G3 Contractors
G3 Contractors is a locally-owned and operated demolition company that specializes in smaller projects that the 'big guys' don't want to bother with. We offer... more
Gaylor Excavating
Gaylor Excavating specializes in a wide range of excavating and demolition services. We are efficient in completing projects on schedule and within customers' intended budget.... more
Geneva Earth Works Llc
The goal at Geneva Earth Works is to help you design and build the home of your dreams. They have a wide range of experience... more
GLM Excavating & Land Clearing
Whether you're looking to demolish a barn or mobile home, the team at GLM Excavating & Land Clearing has the skills and tools to make sure... more
Graceful LLC
Serving the Janesville, Wisconsin area, Graceful LLC is the company to turn to when you need demolition and excavating services. We are proud to... more
Green Iron Demolition
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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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.