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Petersen Fencing

Atlantic, IA

Petersen Fencing provides Atlantic, Iowa with unbeatable services. Residential and commercial customers rely on us to provide them with extensive demolition services. Our equipment and... 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 Hamlin, 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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