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Illinois Selective Demolition LLC
Illinois Selective Demolition LLC is a leading resource for a wide variety of demolition services throughout Naperville, Illinois and the surrounding areas. Our team is... more
Mobility Disposal Services
At Mobility Disposal Services, we strive to make your experience using our service a positive one. When it comes to demolition, our fleet of equipment... more
Super Construction
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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Mobility Disposal Services
At Mobility Disposal Services, we strive to make your experience using our service a positive one. When it comes to demolition, our fleet of equipment... more
Illinois Selective Demolition LLC
Illinois Selective Demolition LLC is a leading resource for a wide variety of demolition services throughout Naperville, Illinois and the surrounding areas. Our team is... more
Super Construction
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
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
GM Consulting
If you’ve got an old outbuilding in the 815 that’s seen better days, our team is ready to help you reclaim that land. We... more
R&B Services
RB Services offers comprehensive residential and commercial demolition and removal services across Northern Illinois. We specialize in tearing down sheds, garages, barns, and commercial buildings,... more
DX Disposal
DX Disposal LLC proudly offers safe and efficient light demolition services across Illinois, specializing in interior tear-outs, shed and garage demolitions, and comprehensive debris haul-off.... more
Keeler Construction Group Inc.
Keeler Construction Group Inc. is a full-service general contractor here to help with all aspects of your project by offering demolition, renovation, construction, and maintenance... 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
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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.