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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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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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GLM Excavating & Land Clearing

Byron, IL
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  • Concrete & Asphalt Removal
  • Structural Demolition
  • Eco-friendly
  • Community driven

GLM Excavating & Land Clearing offers a wide variety of services for the convenience of our customers, including demolition. We can provide everything from concrete removal... 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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N-TRAK Group, LLC

Loves Park, IL

N-TRAK Group, LLC was established in 2010 in Loves Park, Illinois as a woman owned and operated business. We are a fully licensed, bonded, and... more

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Odonnell Excavating & Trucking

Hinckley, IL

O’Donnell is the area’s excavation expert. We can get your residential or commercial site prepped for construction, including removal of existing structures, such... more

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Super Construction

McHenry, IL
  • Driveways
  • Interiors
  • Structures
  • Free quotes
  • Fast and friendly service

Super Construction is the Chicago, Illinois area's go-to source for barn demolition services. Our mission is to exceed customers' expectations in every aspect of our... more

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Troy Lee Excavating Inc

Loves Park, IL

Troy Lee Excavating, Inc. is a family owned company serving northern Illinois. We have more than 30 years of experience in the industry and have built... more

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Barn Demolition Tips for Compton, 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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