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Doers Junk Removal LLC

Metamora, IL

Based in Metamora, IL, we’re a small, independently and locally owned junk removal and light demolition business. We’re proud to be staffed by... 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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Green Iron Demolition

Chicago, IL

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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Hulse Excavating

Flanagan, IL

Hulse Excavating works tirelessly for each and every customer we work with. We have earned a reputation for our demolition expertise, integrity, and customer-driven services. ... more

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Kimble Landscaping & Excavating Inc

Sparland, IL

The team at Kimble Excavating, Inc. will accept a call anytime. The father and son team of Gerald Kimble and Roger Kimble is committed to... 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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MTG Excavating

Chillicothe, IL
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  • Concrete
  • Decks & Fences
  • Interiors
  • Small Structures
  • Since 2005
  • Free estimates

MTG Excavating has been serving communities with cost-effective residential and commercial demolition and excavation since 1987. We are a fully insured company that is accredited with... more

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Opperman Construction Company

Pontiac, IL

Since 1902, Opperman Construction Company has combined centuries of knowledge and experience with consistent innovation to become the demolition company of choice throughout Pontiac, IL. We... more

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Barn Demolition Tips for Rutland, IL

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.