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Cleaner Space Debris Removal & Property Services LLC

West Des Moines, IA

Cleaner Space Debris Removal is your one-stop shop for services including light demolition, debris and junk removal, haul-offs, lawn care services, item delivery, and more.... more

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515 Property Services

Adel, IA
  • Interior Demolition
  • Light Demolition
  • Serving Central Iowa
  • Offers free quotes

At 515 Property Services, we specialize in residential demolition, providing safe, efficient, and reliable solutions for any project. Whether you're removing old structures, clearing space for... more

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Boxes To Go

Panora, IA

Serving Panora, Iowa and surrounding communities, Boxes to Go can remove old structures of all shapes and sizes, from small residential structures to large commercial... more

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Barn Demolition Tips for Guthrie County, 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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