Gehrke Inc
Gehrke Inc. is a family owned and operated business that has provided Central Iowa customers with excellent job quality and continued service for over twenty... more
Hall Backhoe & Trenching
Founded in 1965 by Harlan Hall, Hall's Backhoe & Trenching has been family-owned and operated ever since. We perform a wide range of demolition services, including barn... more
Hands On Excavating LLC
Hands On Excavating LLC was founded by brothers Jacob, David, Brett, and Brian Handsaker. Growing up on a family farm, we were taught the value... more
Iowa Cleanouts Inc
Iowa Cleanouts Inc specializes in residential and commercial junk removal services as well as light demolition throughout our great state. We are a veteran-owned and... 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
McDowell and Sons Inc
McDowell and Sons Inc is located in Ackley, Iowa and serves surrounding communities. Whether your need demolition, excavating, site preparation, dumpster rentals, or similar services,... more
MD Construction Inc
Serving Tama, Iowa and surrounding communities, MD Construction Inc specializes in providing top-of-the-line demolition services, as well as many others. We perform barn demolition, chimney... more
Nieman Excavating, LLC
Choosing Nieman Excavating, LLC means partnering with one of the top industry contractors who will deliver a personalized, seamless barn demolition experience from start to... more
Peterson Construction
Peterson Construction is a third generation construction company based in Webster City, Iowa. Founded in 1957, we provide customers throughout Central Iowa with comprehensive demolition, including... more
Walker Reclaim & Demo LLC
Walker Reclaim & Demo LLC is your go-to for expert barn demolition services that streamline your projects and enhance efficiency. We focus on providing swift, professional... 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.