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Ricklefs Excavating

Anamosa, IA

Ricklefs Excavating Limited is located in Anamosa, Iowa and serves residential and commercial properties in surrounding communities. Since 2001, they have been offering high-quality demolition and... more

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Vonderhaar Construction

Holy Cross, IA

Vonderhaar Construction specializes in exterior remodeling and demolition services and serves the Dubuque, Iowa area. We are experienced in all that we do, performing barn... more

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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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Barn Demolition Tips for Epworth, IA

How much does barn removal cost?

On average, barn demolition costs $5,000-$6,000 for a 30 ft x 40 ft post-and-beam barn. This average cost includes mechanical demolition and debris disposal. However, the cost to tear down a barn depends on a number of factors:

  • Method of removal—demolition or deconstruction
  • Size of the barn
  • Materials used to build the barn
  • Accessibility of the barn
  • Amount of debris—non-salvageable and salvageable
  • Location of the barn
  • Who you hire

Is there value in old barn wood?

Many barns were built decades in the past—sometimes more than 100 years—and contain valuable old-growth timbers, like columns, siding, and wood beams. This wood can be salvaged and used in constructing new barns, building one-of-a-kind furniture, flooring or siding, and much more.

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