All "Barn Demolition" results near me in Ames, IA - October 2026
Brian Davis Construction LLC
Are you looking for barn demolition that is safe, affordable and professional? Look no further than Brian Davis. We have been successfully removing outbuildings and... more
Ames Trenching & Excavating
Ames Trenching & Excavating provides earthwork, site preparation, demolition, and utility infrastructure solutions across municipal, commercial, institutional, and residential sectors. We regularly serve as a primary... more
Nevada Excavating
Nevada Excavating LLC is a locally owned excavation, demolition, and site preparation contractor based in Nevada, Iowa, serving Story County and the Ames metropolitan area.... more
McDowell & Sons Contractors
As third-generation family operators, we deliver dependable waste management and site preparation services across Iowa Falls and surrounding communities. Whether managing roll-off dumpster rentals for... more
Junk King Des Moines
Junk King Des Moines is a locally-owned and operated junk removal and light demolition company. We specialize in fast, affordable full-service junk hauling and light... more
Jorgensen Solutions LLC
At Jorgensen Solutions, our crew will complete your barn demolition project start to finish, including obtaining any necessary permits all the way to final cleanup... more
Cleaner Space Debris Removal & Property Services LLC
Let the pros at Cleaner Space Debris Removal & Property Services LLC remove your unwanted barn. Our staff performs demolition safely and efficiently, treating your property... more
Royal Services, LLC
Royal Services, LLC has been offering a wide range of demolition services for our residential customers throughout Waterloo, IA, including oil tank removal, pool removal,... more
Heritage Land Solutions
Heritage Land Solutions provides expert barn demolition in Iowa, safely dismantling old or damaged structures to clear space for new projects. Our team manages every... more
Des Moines Junk
Des Moines Junk is a locally owned and operated junk removal and demolition company serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding communities. We offer 24-hour... 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.