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Almighty Waste

Auburn, ME

At Almighty Waste, w? have a fleet of full? l??d?d ?nd w?ll-m??nt??n?d ?qu??m?nt, including a high reach ?... more

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Nickerson Building Movers

Kingfield, ME

Since 1970, Nickerson Building Movers has been family owned and operated. We are fully insured and own all our equipment. We can demolish all types of... more

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Gerald Mackenzie

Waterville, ME

Gerald MacKenzie General Contractor, Inc. has been in operation for more than 25 years. We have provided, and continue to provide, excavation and paving services for... more

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Barn Demolition Tips for New Vineyard, ME

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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