S&S Junk Removal Service
For over 15 years, S&S Junk Removal Service has been delivering safe and efficient barn demolition solutions throughout Chicago, IL and beyond. We pride ourselves... more
GLM Excavating & Land Clearing
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
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
Odonnell Excavating & Trucking
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
T S Tree Service
At T S Tree Service, we go to great lengths to operate using light and efficient equipment in order to minimize any impact or damage... more
Powell Gravel & Excavating
Powell Gravel & Excavating offers impeccable demolition, excavating, and gravel services to Chicago, Illinois. We specialize in site preparation and gravel services, as well as barn... more
Troy Lee Excavating Inc
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
N-TRAK Group, LLC
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
Eagle BioMass
Eagle BioMass Inc provides cost-effective services and will execute your barn removal project in the safest and most efficient manner. We specialize in demolition for ... 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
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
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
G Snow & Sons
At G Snow & Sons, we provide a complete range of construction and demolition services. We have years of industry experience and will always provide... 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.